Olivia Bullock to Receive NCA Political Division Outstanding Article Award

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Olivia Bullock, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, and five co-authors will receive the Michael Pfau Outstanding Article Award from the National Communication Association (NCA) Political Division at the 2024 NCA Convention in New Orleans  from Nov. 21-24. The article, Predicting Vote Choice and Election Outcomes From Ballot Wording: The […]

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Six UFCJC Students Receive 2024 UF International Center Certificates of Outstanding Merit

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) undergraduate and graduate students are the recipients of 2024 UF International Center Certificates of Outstanding Merit. Advertising junior Carolina Gutierrez also received one of five University-wide 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Awards. The certificates were awarded to undergraduate students Gutierrez and Public Relations senior Jiawen Li, […]

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UFCJC Students Connect with PRSA Professionals at Annual Conference

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By Linda England, Public Relations senior Traveling more than 2,000 miles from Gainesville, Florida, 20 students from the University of Florida College of Journalsim and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations program attended the 2024 PRSA ICON conference in Anaheim, California, the largest international gathering of public relations and communications professionals hosted by the Public Relations Society […]

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Nathan Carpenter and UFCJC Graduate Student Author Chapters for New Public Relations and Strategic Communications Textbook

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Nathan Carpenter, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Atlas Lab director, and UFCJC graduate student Chris DeFelice have authored chapters in Public Relations and Strategic Communication in 2050: Trends Shaping the Future of the Profession. The textbook was published on Nov. 24. The book reviews current technological, political and social trends to […]

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Research Funding Opportunities: November 22, 2024

International First Opportunity Sponsor: Department of State, US Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Funding Opportunity Title: US Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement Key words: Bulgaria, media, democracy, media literacy, disinformation, climate change Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357049 Agency Deadline: Proposals will be evaluated according to the following rolling deadlines:  Proposals are due no later […]

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Yuan Sun Named to JAR Editorial Review Board and CHI 2025 International Conference Subcommittee

Yuan Sun, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, has been named to the Journal of Advertising Research (JAR) Editorial Review Board. As a review board member, she will review peer submissions for publication. JAR is a research and development vehicle for professionals in all areas of marketing including media, research, […]

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Recently completed an internship? We want to hear from you!

Take the OCCP Internship Questionnaire: At the Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships, we strive to understand how we can best connect our students to world-class job and internship opportunities. If you’ve recently completed an internship, we’d love to hear about your experience. By taking a few moments to complete our Internship Experience Questionnaire, you’ll: […]

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UFCJC Alumna and Michigan High School Student Win 2024 Student Freedom of Information Awards

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University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Loren Miranda, B.S. Journalism 2024 and a current Professional Master’s graduate student, and Julia Roeder of The Tower at Grosse Pointe South High School in Michigan are the recipients of the 2024 Student Freedom of Information Awards. The awards, presented by the Student Press Law Center […]

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The Knight Division is Hiring a Student Assistant!

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Position/Title: Knight Division Student Assistant Details: The Knight Division of the College of Journalism and Communications is seeking student assistants for the PATH office front desk. Students with a variety of talents and knowledge, from all four disciplines in the college are desired. If you are interested in becoming a welcoming face of student success […]

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Kun Xu Named New Director of UFCJC Media Effects and Technology Lab and Research Lab

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Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production Management and Technology (MPMT) associate professor in emerging technologies, has been named the new director of the Media Effects and Technology Lab (METL) and UFCJC Research Lab. As director, Kun will supervise the space and shape a new vision for media effects […]

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Associate Dean Search Committee

Dear Colleagues, The Associate Dean Search Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 19, from 4-5 PM via Zoom. Zoom Meeting Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92060811126?pwd=TttN5vZFtf2hdfPvxRGazPoYvaxgQe.1  Agenda: Review candidate evaluation survey feedback Discuss candidates’ strengths and weaknesses

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Research Funding Opportunities: November 15, 2024

International First Opportunity Sponsor: Department of State,  Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Consulate General, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2025 Key words: Saudia Arabia, misinformation, media literacy, film industry Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356973 Agency Deadline: 1/31 and 06/30/25 Funding available: minimum of $10,000 to maximum of $50,000 per […]

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Emerging Media/Technology Tenure-Track Position

The search committee for the tenure-track position in Emerging Media/Technology in the Department of Media Production, Management,  and Technology will meet Nov. 19-22 to interview semifinalists.

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Study: A Scientist’s Gender May Influence Perceptions of Likability, Competence and Trust

A new study has found that exposure to science messages from female scientists significantly increases trust in science and perceived competence. The findings by Olivia Bullock, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising assistant professor and Austin Hubner, who will be joining UFCJC in fall  2025 as a Public Relations assistant professor, […]

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John Freeman Wins First Place in UF International Center Global Culture Photo Contest

John Freeman, retired University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, has received first place in the 20th Annual UF International Center Global Culture Photo Contest in Category 3 – Faculty, Staff and Alumni. The winning photo, “Happy Musician,” was taken in Rome, Italy. This year, six judges reviewed over 115 photo […]

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UFCJC Alumna Wins Student Press Law Center’s 2024 Student Freedom of Information Award

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University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) alumna Loren Miranda, B.S. Journalism 2024, is the recipient of the Student Press Law Center’s 2024 Student Freedom of Information Award for the Fresh Take Florida story “Panic in the Plaza: New Videos Show Chaos of Stampede at UF Peace Vigil, Reveal Police Secretly Investigating Suicide-Bomb […]

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Journalism Scholar Search

The Journalism Scholar Search Committee will meet at 11:45 Wednesday, Nov. 13, via Zoom. We will discuss the associate professor applicants’ Spark interviews and which applicants should be recommended to be invited to campus for interviews.    

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Robyn Goodman Comments on Possible Effects from the “Skinny Chic” Aesthetic

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University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising Associate Professor Robyn Goodman is quoted in “What Are ‘Skinny Chic’ Red Flags? Experts Share Advice” published in Newsweek on Nov. 10. The article focuses on Ariana Grande’s recent weight loss, which has stirred conversations on social media and among fans as she prepares for the […]

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Seven UFCJC Fresh Take Florida Students and Recent Graduates Receive Pinnacle College Media Awards

Seven University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Fresh Take Florida student journalists and recent graduates received Pinnacle College Media Awards from the College Media Association. The Pinnacle College Media Awards honor the best college media organizations and individual work. The annual contest is open to student work produced for any college media […]

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Sydney Sims Joins Brechner FOI Project as First Outreach Coordinator

Sydney Sims has joined the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications as its first full-time outreach coordinator. She will lead national Sunshine Week activities, an initiative founded in 2005 to promote the right to know, and other efforts to educate journalists and the public […]

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UFCJC Advertising Junior Receives a 2024 UF Outstanding International Undergraduate Student Award

Carolina Gutierrez, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising junior from Bolivia, is the recipient of one of the UF International Center’s 2024 Outstanding International Undergraduate Student Awards. This marks the second year in a row that a UFCJC student has earned this distinguished recognition. The awards recognize international undergraduate students […]

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MPMT Assistant/Associate Professor Search

The search committee for the Assistant/Associate faculty position in media management will meet via Zoom at 11:00 am on Wednesday (13th). We will review candidates’ applications.   Zoom Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/99105129648?pwd=S17VcW6QbZHPjymoho6J66GsJdn0VH.1

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First-Gen Journalism Student Navigates a New, Mysterious World at UF

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By Gigi Marino First-generation student Vivienne Serret readily admits she will stop to pick up dropped change, even if it’s just a penny. “A penny is a cent,” she says, “a cent is on its way to being a dollar, and that has value.” Value for Serret is not necessarily monetary. She is neither a […]

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Study: College Media Independence Threatened Without Statutory Help

A study conducted through the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications sounds the alarm on factors coalescing to restrict student journalist independence on college campuses. The findings by Jessica Sparks, Ph.D. 2024, University of Minnesota doctoral student Jonathan Anderson, and UF Law student Ashley […]

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