Alumni News

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising Adjunct Instructor and alumni Walter John Starr, Ph.D. 2013, passed away on April 6 in Gainesville, Florida. He was 78. “John was more than a teacher. He was a mentor and a guiding light, known for his passion for advertising…

University of Florida College  of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alum, Troy Myers, B.S. Journalism 2023, was recognized as a finalist in the 2023 Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) National Journalism Awards in the Student – Large category for the Fresh Take Florida story “University of Florida Removes Years of Campus…

A new study has found that perceived AI ethics can play a vital role in mediating between self-efficacy and technological factors and lead to a more positive attitude toward AI technologies. The findings by Seungahn Nah, Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and research director for the Consortium on Trust…

Angela Bradbery, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications, was honored as Mentor of the Year in the 2024 PRNEWS Impact Communications Awards. Formerly known as the PRNEWS Social Impact Awards, the awards honor outstanding corporate social responsibility, environmental and social…

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology instructional assistant professor, is quoted in “Young TikTok Star in Lake City Reacts to Florida’s New Social Media Ban” posted on wcjb.com on March 25. The story focuses on a new Florida law taking effect…

Luigi Bencosme, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) senior, is a finalist in the 29th annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF) College Feature/Short category for his independent study film “Sweet Nothing.” The film was chosen from 529 entries reviewed by…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising faculty, doctoral students and alumni were recognized at the 2024 American Academy of Advertising (AAA) Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, from March 14-17. Yuan Sun, UFCJC Advertising assistant professor, was the co-recipient of a 2024 AAA Research Fellowship to study…

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology instructional assistant professor, is featured in “House to Vote on TikTok Ban: Here’s What You Need to Know” posted on CNBC.com on March 8. Selepak and NBC and MSNBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos appeared on…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) will induct five alumni into the College’s Hall of Fame at an annual awards ceremony on April 20, 2024. This honor was created in 1970 to recognize alumni who have excelled in their careers and has been awarded to only 177 alumni out of…

Five University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumni were selected for UF Alumni Association’s 2024 “40 Gators Under 40” Awards. The awards recognize young alumni whose achievements positively reflect UF. The 2024 honorees include: Ashley Andrews, B.S. Journalism 2007, is vice president and group creative director for…

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology instructional assistant professor, is quoted in “TikTok Mostly Passive Consumption Platform Dominated By Active Posters, Study Shows” posted on cbs12.com on Feb. 23. The story focuses on a TikTok study indicating that the top 25%…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumnus Ron Sachs, B.S. Journalism 1972 and Hall of Fame 1998, was recently knighted into The Royal Order of Francis I, a prestigious order in Italy established by the Royal House of Bourbon two centuries ago. The Italian charitable order honors…