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Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumni were honored as part of the UF Alumni Association’s 2023 “40 Gators Under 40” Awards. The awards honor young alumni whose achievements positively reflect UF. The 2023 honorees include: Alex Andrade, B.S. Advertising 2011, attorney at Moore Hill &…

Join The Alligator as it launches a special edition asking questions about and seeking solutions for climate change in the UF, Gainesville and Alachua County communities. At the Gannett Auditorium April 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., the paper will gather community leaders for a panel discussion about the future…

Employers at this event are looking for interns and entry level employees! It’s time for the 7th annual South Florida Media Career Fair and Workshops. This years Media Career Fair will take place at Broward College Miramar campus, on April 22nd from 10 am-2 pm. We will also be hosting…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists, WUFT News staff, The Independent Alligator staff and editorial board, and floridagators.com interns were honored in the Region 3 2022 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence (MOE) Awards competition. The awards recognize the best collegiate journalism in…

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 Drew Bagley, B.S. Public Relations, B.A. Political Science 2005, M.A. Mass Communication Law 2006, said the pivotal moments in his life started when he was accepted to the University of Florida and continued during his college career. They led him to his current job…

Carrie A. Miller, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department of Public Relations in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, has received a $166,000 two-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to study how young adults can help increase colorectal cancer screening in rural settings. The project…

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism seniors finished in the Top 20 in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards Personality/Profile Writing Competition. Anna Guber received second place for “Steel and Smiles” and Avery Lotz tied for 17th place for “A Changing Tide.” Both stories were published in…

Brands come and go. Learn how JanSport, an iconic U.S. brand, has lasted over 50 years and has grown into a global brand leader. Former president of JanSport and UF alum, Rico Pasqualini, will teach the key brand disciplines and strategies that helped JanSport grow into the world’s largest backpack…

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students presented at the Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 4 at UF’s Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Symposium is a chance for undergraduate students to present their research, receive valuable experience, network, and learn about research in a…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) master’s student Sophia Donskoi and Journalism junior Alan Halaly were two of the six students selected for the 2023 Florida Climate Institute (FCI) Student Climate Fellows Program. The FCI Student Climate Fellows program is an opportunity open to undergraduate and recent…

Trimmel Gomes, B.S. Telecommunication 2005, is the new board chair for the Florida First Amendment Foundation (FAF). FAF is a non-partisan, non-profit organization and advocates for the visible and accessible source of authoritative information, expertise and assistance to the public and news media. The Foundation advocates for First Amendment rights…

Lauren Witte, B.S. Journalism 2022, has placed seventh in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards Photojournalism 2 – Picture Story/Series competition. In the Photojournalism 1 – News and Features competition, Witte placed tenth. Prior to graduation, Witte was a photo intern at the Tampa Bay Times, the Texas Tribune and The…