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UFCJC Alum Presents Research on the Importance of Local News in Fostering Open Government

Thursday May 16, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumnus Brett Posner-Ferdman, B.S. Journalism 2024 and UF College of Liberal Arts B.A Political Science 2024, recently presented …
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Kim Walsh-Childers Co-Edits New Handbook on Science and Health Journalism

Wednesday April 17, 2024

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor,  is the co-editor of eBook “Palgrave Handbook of Science and Health Journalism” published …
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Kim Walsh-Childers Named UF Behavioral/Non-Medical IRB Chair

Friday June 16, 2023

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication Journalism professor, has accepted the position of chair of the Behavioral/Non-Medical Institutional Review Board …
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Kim Walsh-Childers Comments on the Impact of News Coverage of Tragedies in the U.S.

Monday January 30, 2023

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor, is quoted in “Hard News: When Journalists Cover Tragedy” posted on turnto23.com on Jan. …
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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 …
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Kim Walsh-Childers Comments on Florida Surgeon General’s Appearance on Controversial Podcast

Monday October 24, 2022

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Professor, is quoted in “Florida Surgeon General Touts Book on Show That Backs QAnon Conspiracy …
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Kim Walsh-Childers, Won-Ki Moon and Eric Cooks to Serve on Panel Focusing on Mass Media Effects on Health

Tuesday October 18, 2022

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism Professor Kim Walsh-Childers, UFCJC Advertising Assistant Professor Won-Ki Moon and Eric Cooks, STEM Translational …
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Kim Walsh-Childers Comments on Criticism of Pandemic Media Coverage

Friday August 6, 2021

"The public does not generally understand the concept of mutation," Walsh-Childers said. "Science is not a fixed body of knowledge … but the kinds of stories that really politicize...plays into the whole tendency of many people to view the whole thing as a political issue when it's not."

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Kim Walsh-Childers Comments on the “Get The Facts Jax” Vaccine Promotion Campaign

Wednesday August 4, 2021

“Get The Facts Jax” is a vaccine promotion campaign that launched last week in Jacksonville, Florida, and is run through a partnership with Jacksonville hospitals and health organizations.

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Kim Walsh-Childers Comments on Viewer Harassment of Women TV Reporters

Wednesday June 23, 2021

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor, is quoted in “Women Working in Local TV News Say Harassment from Viewers Gets Out of Hand” …
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Costs, Evidence, Context and Values: Journalists’ and Policy Experts’ Recommendations for U.S. Health Policy Coverage

Tuesday May 11, 2021

Health care issues in the U.S. continue to increase, while trust in journalism continues to decrease.  Despite these challenges, there is a unique opportunity for journalists to not only take back credibility and audience trust, but to impact overall public understanding of health policy and issues.

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Kim Walsh-Childers Co-Authors Article on Recommendations for U.S. Health Policy Coverage

Tuesday May 4, 2021

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication Journalism professor, is the co-author of “Costs, Evidence, Context and Values: Journalists’ and Policy …
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Development of a Minority Prostate Cancer Research Digest: Communication Strategy Statement for Black Men

Thursday September 10, 2020

Minority populations, particularly Black men, have a greater incidence, prevalence, and mortality rate from prostate cancer than other groups. Because of this, communicating pertinent medical information and disseminating materials specific to Black men is critical to combat this trend.

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Kim Walsh-Childers and Janice Krieger Co-Author Article on a Minority Prostate Cancer Research Communication Strategy

Tuesday July 14, 2020

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication Journalism professor, and Janice Krieger, director, STEM Translational Communication Center, are co-authors of …
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Restoring Trust in Journalism: An Education Prescription

Sunday April 19, 2020

The practice of journalism faces a myriad of challenges, including a continual stream of complaints about the credibility of today’s news. The advent of “fake news” has tarnished the longstanding trust and transparency considered the foundation of journalism.

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Kim Walsh-Childers Comments on the Value of Dedicated Health Beat Reporters

Thursday April 2, 2020

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Professor Kim Walsh-Childers,  is quoted in ‘‘Dedicated Health Care Reporters Bring Necessary Background Knowledge to …
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Kim Walsh-Childers Co-Authors Article on Restoring Trust in Journalism Education

Wednesday March 4, 2020

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor, is the co-author of “Restoring Trust in Journalism: An Education Prescription” published …
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Kim Walsh-Childers Comments on Harassment in the Media Environment

Tuesday October 1, 2019

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor, is quoted in “A Man Kissed a Reporter on Air Against Her Will. He’s Facing Harassment …
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Kim Walsh-Childers Contributes to Book on Reporting on Sensitive Topics

Tuesday March 5, 2019

Kim Walsh-Childers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor, is the author of the book chapter “Reporting on Drugs, Diets, Devices, and Other Health …
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Health Journalism Exhibits Both Improvement and Decline in Quality

Wednesday March 28, 2018

Faced with dwindling resources, and a news cycle that never sleeps, today’s health journalists must meet a new challenge: provide complete, trustworthy content on health care issues with precision at the same breakneck speed with which the medical field innovates.

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Norm Lewis Comments on Journalist Interaction with Crisis Survivors

Wednesday March 7, 2018

Norm Lewis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor was quoted in “How the Press Interacts with Mass Shooting Survivors May be a Crucial Part …
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Research on Citizen Scientist Communication Receives Award at UF Health Cancer Center Research Day

Thursday December 21, 2017

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Health Communication Doctoral student Rachel Damiani won top honors for research presented at UF Health Cancer Center Research Day in …
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Kim Walsh-Childers Comments on Teaching Solutions Journalism

Tuesday August 15, 2017

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Professor Kim Walsh-Childers was one of seven educators commenting on challenges faced when teaching a solutions journalism …