Ann Searight Christiano and Aaron Zeiler Co-Author Article on How the Use of Jargon Impedes Clear Communication of a Foundation’s Mission

Wednesday April 17, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications Director Ann Searight Christiano and Aaron Zeiler, director of partner strategies, are …

Largest Study on Narratives in Philanthropy Shows Sector’s Messaging Creates Confusion, But Better Stories Can Build Trust

Thursday April 4, 2024

The Center for Public Interest Communications and the Council on Foundations announced the release of Philanthropy’s New Voice, the largest study ever of narratives in philanthropy. The report, …

Role of Street Art and Comedy as Tools in Activism Explored in New Issue of Journal of Public Interest Communications

Tuesday January 23, 2024

The latest issue of the open-access Journal of Public Interest Communications, which blends academic research with practical insights, underscores the importance of amplifying underrepresented voices …

Ann Searight Christiano Co-Authors Commentary on Communicating the Effects of Climate Change to Patients

Tuesday December 19, 2023

Ann Searight Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, is the co-author of the commentary “When Climate Change …

Center for Public Interest Communications Adds Two Faculty Research and Strategy Collaborators

Friday March 24, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications recently added two faculty collaborators to their team. Jasmine McNealy, UFCJC …

Paper Exploring Local Discursive Frames of Poverty and Race Wins 2023 Hon Research Prize

Tuesday March 7, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications has awarded the 2023 Hon Research Prize in Public Interest Communications to three …

Center for Public Interest Communications Receives Anthem Award for Storytelling Guide Collaboration

Wednesday February 22, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications, Radical Communicators and creative agency Milli are the recipients of a Bronze Anthem …

Angela Bradbery and Ann Searight Christiano to Serve on AEJMC Virtual Panel on PR and Public Interest Communications

Wednesday February 1, 2023

Angela Bradbery, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications, and Ann Searight Christiano, UFCJC Center for Public …

What Journalists Can Learn from Media Coverage of Immigrants in North Carolina

Sunday November 27, 2022

A recent study concluded that there was an insufficient number of media covering immigrants in the state, coverage of certain immigrant groups was limited, and stories that are not just about immigrants work best.

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The Center for Public Interest Communications Collaborates on Project to Study Inclusive Coverage of Immigrant Communities

Wednesday November 9, 2022

Define American and the Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) collaborated to produce a new body of research on …

Strategic Communication Academy Celebrates Six Years of Success Helping UF Faculty and Staff Become More Effective Communicators

Wednesday September 21, 2022

Leadership development program focuses on strategic communications, teaching participants frameworks that they can implement in their work to become more effective communicators.

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Annie Neimand to Serve on Panel Discussing How Storytelling Can Change the Narrative on Economic Justice

Thursday September 15, 2022

Annie Neimand, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications research director, will be part of a three-person panel focusing on “Remaking …

Angela Bradbery Authors Article on the Controversy and Confusion Over Legislative Bill Names

Thursday August 4, 2022

Angela Bradbery, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications, is the author of “In Congress, the Name of the Bill May Have …

The Effect of Documentary and Fictional Narratives on Dehumanization of Refugees and Stereotype Reversal

Tuesday May 17, 2022

A new study concludes that how refugees are portrayed by the media, particularly for individuals who don’t have direct exposure to the population, influences public opinion and forms stereotypes.

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Ann Christiano and Jack Barry Offer a Plan to Inspire the Unvaccinated to Get Vaccinated

Friday January 28, 2022

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, and Jack Barry, a post-doctoral research associate for the Center, …

Center for Public Interest Communications to Offer Communication Strategy Sessions for Social Change Organizations

Wednesday December 1, 2021

The Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in collaboration with Stanford Social Innovation Review will present How to Power …

Annie Neimand Comments on How to Craft a Message for Positive Change

Monday September 20, 2021

Annie Neimand, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications research director, is featured in “How to Build a Transformative Narrative” …

Ann Christiano Comments on Center for Public Interest Communications Vaccine Hesitancy Research

Friday August 13, 2021

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, was featured in the “Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy” broadcast …