Month: September 2024

The search committee for a tenure-track position in science/environmental/risk/technology communication (STEM Translational Communication Center plus a departmental home https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532038/ast-prof) will meet on Thursday, 3 October, at 12:00 on Zoom (https://ufl.zoom.us/j/2219183080). Agenda Review visits, surveys, votes, reference checks List candidate strengths and weaknesses

Chat with Jasmine McNealy, Professor with UF CJC’s Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology.

Please join us in the Atlas Lab (Weimer G037) for a viewing and analysis of the October 1 Vice Presidential Debate. Here are the details: UF students, faculty, and staff are welcome! Atlas Lab doors open at 8PM. From 8:15 – 8:45 you’ll receive a brief overview of social media trends related to the 2024 […]

UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to Hurricane Milton. Join us for the Hearst Television Meet and Greet on Wednesday, October 9* at 6 PM in the AHA Lab! This is a unique opportunity to learn more about Hearst Television and explore exciting career opportunities in journalism. When*: To Be Determined (POSTPONED) Where: AHA! […]

By Liana Handler, Journalism junior In August 2024, 15 University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications students traveled to Paris to cover the 2024 Paralympic Games. Eight were selected as paid interns for NBC Sports. The group was part of a semester-long study-aboard program that also includes programs in Spain and Ireland. Feeling overwhelmed […]

The Journalism Scholar search committee will meet at 11:45 Wednesday, Oct. 2, via Zoom to discuss the screening rubric, Spark interview questions and recruitment strategies for the search. Anyone who’s interested is welcome to attend.  

By Linda England, Public Relations senior Dozens of students filled the Weimer Hall atrium on Sept. 18 to find their community at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications’ (UFCJC) Student Involvement Fair, held in the fall and spring semesters. With more than 30 student organizations represented, students from all UFCJC majors explored […]

A new study has found that people who believe the world is just and predictable for themselves play video games that allow them to plan and strategize. The findings by Yu-Hao Lee, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor, and UFCJC graduate students Sunny (Qing) Xu, […]

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and director of the Infrastructure for Communities, Ecology for Data (ICED) Hub, will be a presenter at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Mass Communication Center Ivan L. Preston Research Colloquium on Sept. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. Her […]

The Washington Post and Grist are the winners of the 2024 University of Florida Award in Data Investigative Journalism, presented by the Online News Association (ONA), in the Large Newsroom and Small/Medium Newsroom categories, respectively. The awards were presented on Sept. 20, 2024, at the ONA annual conference. The Washington Post won for “Dying Early: […]

The Journalism Scholar search committee will meet at 11:45 Wednesday, Sept. 25, via Zoom to discuss the screening rubric, Spark interview questions and recruitment strategies for the search. Anyone who’s interested is welcome to attend.  

Join us on September 25th and Meet 1-on-1 with the MPMT Advisory Council!

The Gator-to-Gator Coaching Program offers graduating gators the opportunity to connect with experienced alumni across multiple industries to gain guidance in networking, industry trends, internship and job opportunities, and invaluable advice.

Check out these upcoming events taking place in the Atlas Lab! Intro to Talkwalker Friday, September 20, 2-3:30 PM, Atlas Lab (Weimer G037)  Get access to the Talkwalker social media listening platform and learn the fundamentals of creating queries and interpreting dashboards. No experience necessary – open to all CJC students, faculty, and staff! Registration […]

By Gigi Marino This is the second in a series of profiles of CJC alumni who are working with artificial intelligence. Journalism is changing rapidly as new AI tools emerge, and Andrew Briz is at the forefront of this evolution. As the editorial director of newsroom engineering at POLITICO, Briz is exploring how various AI-centric […]

A new study has found that a timely and nuanced understanding of artificial intelligence’s (AI) potential to drive innovation and enhance strategies can help shape the future of public relations. The results by Boston University Assistant Professor Cen April Yue, UFCJC Ph.D. 2020, Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) […]

David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information (FOI) Project, is quoted in “Mayors, Teachers, Parent Push for Release of Information About Perry High School Shootings” published in the Des Moines Register on Sept. 6. The article focuses on Perry school district staff, the city’s mayor and the mother of a student still recovering from […]

Seungahn Nah, Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and research director for the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), has been named to the editorial board of the Journal of Communication, the flagship journal of the International Communication Association. The Journal of Communication (JOC) concentrates […]

The Journalism Scholar Search Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 11:45 via Zoom. The focus will be on finalizing the position announcement. Anyone who’s interested is welcome to attend.

Gators, are you looking for guidance on your career? Join me for an interactive “Ask-Me-Anything” pop-up event! Get advice on degree options, career outcomes, resume reviews, and more. It’s a great chance to learn about resources available at the C3 and connect with other students passionate about their career growth. All Gators are welcome! 📍 […]

Category: All First Opportunity Sponsor: Florida Climate Institute/UFIC Funding Opportunity Title: 2024-25 Global Climate Fellow Opportunity Key words: climate, international Link to RFP:  https://internationalcenter.ufl.edu/globalfellows. Deadline: 10/14/24 Funding available: $5,000 travel stipend award to Fellow  and $1,000 honorarium to mentor Period of performance: in addition to program requirements specified in RFP, complete an international research trip […]

Vivienne Serret, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior, is the recipient of the 2024 Society of Professional journalists (SPJ) Florida Scholarship. Each year, SPJ award two scholarships to aspiring Florida college journalists. Applicants must attend a Florida college or university, be registered as a full-time student in fall 2024, plan […]

A new study has found that examining a streaming user’s video-on-demand repertoire can help the industry marketers understand how consumers make decisions in forming their collections. The findings by Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and director of consumer media research, and UFCJC doctoral […]