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University of Florida

Hub Brown

As dean of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) since July 1, 2021, Hub Brown has established himself as a leading higher-education journalism and communication program administrator.

Brown has had a significant impact on CJC since his arrival. Under his leadership, the College has funded eight new faculty positions, grown enrollment post-pandemic, and increased donor gifts by 35%, including an $8 million endowment to sustain a major journalism award, the largest gift in the College’s history.

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Q&A with Dean Brown

Why did you decide to pursue the dean position at CJC?

What do you think are the College’s greatest strengths and assets?

What are the College’s greatest opportunities going forward?

How will you address increasing the diversity of CJC faculty and staff?

How will you balance the needs of both a professional and research programs?

How can CJC alumni and friends help you achieve your mission?

How has journalism and communications education changed over the past 18 months?

How does journalism and communication education need to further evolve?

How will you measure your success after your first year?

Tell us about some defining moments in your own career.