John Wright

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced the first two inductees into its new Sports@CJC Ring of Honor, which recognizes UF alumni, faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to the sports journalism, media and communications industries and positively represent the values and impact…

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Posted: March 2, 2023

A celebration of life for John Wright will be held on Jan. 19, in person and via Zoom. For  more information, visit: https://calendar.ufl.edu/jou/event/25710-1. The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) mourns the loss of Dean and Professor Emeritus John Wright, who passed on Dec. 31, 2022, at…

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Posted: January 2, 2023

(For news about Senior Associate Dean Debbie Treise stepping down from her position, go to: https://wwwtest.jou.ufl.edu/2019/01/16/debbie-treise-to-step-down-as-graduate-studies-and-research-senior-associate-dean-in-august-2019/)    The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) today announced that former Dean John Wright would be retiring from teaching after 36 years at the College. Following is a message from…

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Posted: November 15, 2018

John Wright, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication professor, director of Sports Media and Communication and current interim Public Relations chair, was cited in “10 Journalism Educators Who Made the Grade” in the January 2017 edition of Crain NewsPro. With the premise that great journalists are taught…

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Posted: January 18, 2017

Former UF College of Journalism and Communications Dean John Wright was named as interim chair of the Public Relations Department beginning June 6. Wright replaces Dr. Juan Carlos Molleda who is leaving to serve as the new Edwin L. Artzt dean of the School of Journalism and Communications at the…

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Posted: May 25, 2016

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Dean John Wright and Executive Associate Dean Linda Hon have accepted new roles after leading the College since 2006, Dean Diane McFarlin announced Jan. 8. Wright is the College’s new Director of Sports Journalism and Communications and Linda Hon the Program Director…

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Posted: January 9, 2013