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WUFT Selected for Public Media Digital Transformation Program

Tuesday October 29, 2024

Public media stations WUFT-TV/FM are among 50 public media stations selected to participate in the Digital Transformation Program, a virtual program developed by the Poynter Institute in …
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In the Eye of the Storm: FPREN Leads the Way in Public Safety

Monday February 12, 2024

In the Sunshine State, where hurricanes and tropical storms pose a significant threat, the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) exemplifies how the University of Florida (UF) extends its …
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FPREN and Three UFCJC Division of Media Properties Leaders Receive 2023 Florida Government Productivity Award

Tuesday November 21, 2023

Florida TaxWatch, the Florida Council of 100 and the state of Florida have announced that University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Division of Media Properties Executive …
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UFCJC and Futuri Partner to Implement AI-Driven Technology on Multi-Platform “Radio Station” GHQ

Thursday June 22, 2023

GHQ, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) multi-platform “radio station,” is partnering with Futuri Media to use Futuri’s RadioGPT™ AI technology, …
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Randy Wright Receives 2019 Public Radio Regional Organizations Award

Thursday October 17, 2019

Randy Wright, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Division of Media Properties executive director, is the recipient of the 2019 Public Radio Regional Organizations (PRRO) …
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WUFT and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network Receive CPB Community Lifeline Award

Tuesday March 19, 2019

WUFT-TV/FM and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) today were honored with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Community Lifeline Award for providing extensive coverage and …
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FPREN Honored at Governor’s Hurricane Conference

Tuesday May 22, 2018

The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) received the 2018 Public Information Award at the 32nd Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference® Awards held in West Palm Beach. During the event, …
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WUFT Executive Director Speaks on the Public Safety Role of Public Broadcasting Stations

Monday July 31, 2017

Randy Wright, executive director of the Division of Media Properties at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, on July 28 was part of a panel in Washington, D.C. that …

Randy Wright Presented Innovator Award by University Station Alliance

Friday November 20, 2015

This story was edited from a press release by the University Station Alliance. The University Station Alliance presented its 2015 USA Madison Hodges Innovator Award for Public Media Advancement to …

Florida Public Radio Launches Free ‘Florida Storms’ Mobile Phone App

Friday August 28, 2015

Florida residents and visitors have a new resource to help them prepare for destructive storms and other emergencies. The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) today launched Florida Storms, …

College celebrates Innovation News Center commissioning

Friday September 20, 2013

The College of Journalism and Communications commissioned the Innovation News Center on the evening of Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. The state-of-the-art facility  houses the College’s sports, weather …