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University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Associate Dean for Research and Public Relations Professor Marcia DiStaso, APR, has been elected to the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2023 College of Fellows. She is one of 19 public relations professionals and educators in the 2023 class who have…

This email serves as a public meeting notice for the INC News Manager search. The committee will meet via zoom on Thursday, July 20 from 11am-12pm.   https://ufl.zoom.us/j/91353932488?pwd=dHdicVRuZERuTDZGR2FGOU1HTVduZz09   The agenda is below:   Review any new candidates to the pool Evaluation of finalists

CJC faculty and students were honored this past academic year for their exemplary work, strengthening the College’s position as one of the top communication programs in the country. Below are some of the honors they received this year. FACULTY HONORS AND AWARDS Public Relations Lecturer Natalie Asorey, PRNEWS Platinum Special…

James Babanikos, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication (UFCJC) associate dean for Undergraduate Affairs, was quoted in “As Journalism Industry Contracts, Universities Brace for Change” published in the Latino Reporter on July 12. The article focuses on the shrinking journalism industry and the trend toward layoffs in national…

A new study has found that emotions are inseparable from political decision-making and even negative emotions can be linked to positive outcomes. The findings by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) doctoral student Ekaterina Romanova and Public Relations Department Associate Professor and  Chair Myiah Hutchens, are featured…

Jen Ford, M.A.M.C 2016, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) director of Marketing and Communications, is the new Presidents Council Chair for AIGA, the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design. The Presidents Council comprises all currently active presidents in good standing at local AIGA chapters…

A new study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the independence of college media outlets both during and after the pandemic. The findings by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student Jessica Sparks, former Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Director Frank…

Amy Jo Coffey, Ph.D., University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor and program manager for the online Master’s in Audience Analytics, and doctoral student Chris DeFelice are the recipients of one of two Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication…

Spiro Kiousis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications executive associate dean, was quoted in “LGBTQ+ Republicans to DeSantis: The ‘Old Playbook’ Doesn’t Work Anymore” published in the Tampa Bay Times on July 11. The article focuses on backlash from a video shared by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign…

Natalie Asorey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Lecturer and associate director for student engagement at The Agency, has been named to the 2023 class of the Diversity Action Alliance (DAA) Distinguished Communicators of Color. She is one of 45 communicators nationwide to receive the…

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, is the co-author of the opinion piece “We Can’t Overestimate the Power of Representation of Reboots” published on news.ufl.edu on June 28. Grant and UF Senior Communications Strategist Abby Weingarten focus on the current trend for more…

Ryan Vasquez, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Innovation News Center news manager, is the co-author of “For Your Safety: What to Know About Door Knock Journalism” published on rtdna.com on June 27. News organizations send reporters on assignment knowing there is always some possibility of danger. That’s…