University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
@ufjschool.bsky.social
Consistently ranked among the top journalism schools in the United States, the College offers bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees in advertising, journalism, mass communication, public relations and media production, management, and technology.
📰 Five journalism schools across five states are now working together to support local news. @ufjschool.bsky.social has joined CJS’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) network, expanding access to student loan assistance for eligible early-career journalists in local newsrooms.
Qi Zheng will join the UFCJC PR department as an assistant professor for the fall semester. Qi comes from Michigan State University. Her research focuses on crisis communication, public sector communication and more. https://bit.ly/4fuAoalhe
Qi Zheng to join UFCJC as an assistant professor in Public Relations in fall 2026
Qi Zheng will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations department as an assistant professor for
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Mengyu Li will join the UFCJC MPMT Department as an assistant professor in fall 2026. Her work explores digital media, political communication, media effects, AI, social media activism and health communication. https://bit.ly/3Rbs7jA
Mengyu Li to join UFCJC as a Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor in fall 2026
Mengyu Li will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology
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Herbert Lowe, UFCJC Journalism senior lecturer, recently published articles on Substack about the history of Black baseball players in the annual All-Star Game and the Declaration of Independence and its impact on Black artisans and athletes. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ROMmDO
Herbert Lowe authors articles on Black athletes and artisans from American history
Herbert Lowe, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism senior lecturer, has authored recent articles focusing on the
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A cohort of University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students participated in the summer study abroad program 2026 UF in Cannes: The Cannes Lions Experience.🇫🇷 Read more about their experience here: https://bit.ly/4vrfwqz
UFCJC Study Abroad Program provided French cultural immersion and access to the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity
A cohort of University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students participated in the summer study abroad program 2026 UF in
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The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) announced that four faculty were granted tenure and/or promotion by the UF Board of Trustees for their exemplary service and scholarship.🎉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4wAg6Dh
Four UFCJC faculty honored with promotions and/or tenure
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) announced that four faculty were granted tenure and/or promotion by the UF
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Congratulations to The Post and Courier, winner of the Spring 2026 Collier Spotlight Award! Their investigation uncovered a hidden crisis in South Carolina's jails. Read more: https://www.jou.ufl.edu/2026/07/07/post-and-courier-wins-spring-2026-collier-spotlight-quarterly-journalism-award/
Post and Courier wins spring 2026 Collier Spotlight Quarterly Journalism Award
The spring Collier Spotlight, part of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability administered by the University of Florida College of
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The UF CJC Internal Communications Research Hub, under the direction of Public Relations Professor Linjuan Rita Men, served as a validator for an interactive economic model that translates workplace conditions into annual dollar cost and value.💲 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fgapDA
Rita Men and the UFCJC Internal Communication Research Hub help validate results of the 2026 Integral Index study on employee engagement
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Internal Communications Research Hub, under the direction of Public Relations
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Andrew Selepak, UF CJC Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor, was quoted in “Stop the Scroll: California Assembly Passes ‘Addictive Features’ Social Media Ban for Kids” posted on The National News Desk.📲 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3SU9C3r
Andrew Selepak comments on a children’s social media ban and GoFundMe campaigns on LinkedIn
Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional
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Lissy Calienes, UFCJC Advertising instructional professor, was a presenter for the World Woman Foundation’s “That’s What She Said: Voice of Mother as a Force of Nature,” a first-time event at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity in Cannes.📢 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4vNwIHB
Lissy Calienes presents at World Woman Foundation’s “That’s What She Said: Voice of Mother as a Force of Nature” at Cannes Lions
Elizabeth “Lissy” Calienes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising instructional professor, was a presenter
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Andrew Selepak, UF CJC Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional professor, was quoted in “Stop the Scroll: California Assembly Passes ‘Addictive Features’ Social Media Ban for Kids." Read more here: https://bit.ly/3SU9C3r
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Mickey Nall, UFCJC Public Relations professional in residence and senior lecturer, will receive the prestigious PRSA Foundation Paladin Award. 🏆 Read more about this accomplishment here: https://bit.ly/4exNog8
Mickey Nall to receive prestigious PRSA Foundation Paladin Award
Mickey Nall, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professional in residence and senior lecturer, will
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Tiffany Robbert has been promoted to director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Online Graduate Programs.🎉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/44BgSDR
Tiffany Robbert named UFCJC Online Graduate Programs Director
Tiffany Robbert has been promoted to director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Online Graduate Programs. Tiffany
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A team of UF College of Journalism and Communications undergraduate and graduate students won the national World Cup competition for FOX Sports and FOX Sports University. Read more: https://www.jou.ufl.edu/2026/06/23/uf-students-win-national-fox-sports-university-world-cup-advertising-competition/
UF students win national FOX Sports University World Cup advertising competition
A team of UF College of Journalism and Communications undergraduate and graduate students won the national World Cup competition for FOX Sports and FOX
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A partnership between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the UF College of Journalism and Communications will make WRUF the official home for coverage of the NFL team. Read More: https://www.jou.ufl.edu/2026/06/18/new-partnership-with-the-jacksonville-jaguars-opens-doors-for-aspiring-sports-journalists/
New partnership with the Jacksonville Jaguars opens doors for aspiring sports journalists
A new partnership between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the UF College of Journalism and Communications will make the WRUF radio station the official home
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Huan Chen, UFCJC Advertising Department chair and professor, has been named associate editor of the Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research. https://bit.ly/442paEz
Huan Chen named Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research Associate Editor
Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising Department chair and professor, has been named associate editor of
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UFCJC alumni were selected for the UF Alumni Association’s 2026 “40 Gators Under 40” awards. The awards recognize young alumni whose achievements positively reflect UF. https://bit.ly/4omHl1j
Four UFCJC alumni to be honored as UFAA “40 Under 40” during June 25-27 Alumni Weekend
Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumni were selected for UF Alumni Association’s 2026 “40 Gators Under 40”
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Antoine Haywood, UFCJC Journalism assistant professor, is the recipient of the 2026 Alliance for Community Media Dirk Koning – George Stoney Award for Humanistic Communication. https://bit.ly/4xnkG94
Antoine Haywood receives 2026 ACM Dirk Koning – George Stoney Award for Humanistic Communication
Antoine Haywood, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism assistant professor, is the recipient of the 2026
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UFCJC student journalists, staff and alumni from WUFT News and Atrium Magazine were honored in the 2025 Society of Professional Journalists National Mark of Excellence Awards competition. https://bit.ly/4xo158y
UFCJC student journalists, staff and alumni honored in 2025 SPJ National Mark of Excellence Awards competition
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists, staff and alumni, WUFT News and Atrium Magazine were honored
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“I stayed because of the students—their curiosity, ambition and willingness to engage with questions of leadership, trust and responsibility.” When Pat Ford came to the UFCJC, he didn't expect to be here nearly a decade later. Read his full profile: https://bit.ly/3SzacTX
Come for a year, stay for life - Pat Ford
Pat Ford joined the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in 2017 with the goal of bringing real-world leadership experience into
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The # of people w/ Parkinson's is exploding. Are chemicals to blame? Read "Poisoned Pathways" @ufjschool.bsky.social, now in @tampabaytimes.bsky.social. (& check out this 1950s photo of a UF dorm being doused w DDT.) @pulitzercenter.org @michaelokun.bsky.social www.tampabay.com/news/environ...
A bit of news to share. After nearly 6 years at McClatchy and a lifetime in North Carolina, I'll be joining the faculty of @ufjschool.bsky.social this fall as the Knight Chair of Journalism and Technology. www.jou.ufl.edu/2026/06/09/t...
Tyler Dukes named UFCJC Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology
Tyler Dukes will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) as the Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology in the
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Recent UFCJC alumnus Lance Williams and Journalism junior Alexis Vivanco are the recipients of the 2026 Sports Talent Agency of America All-America Awards, honoring outstanding collegiate radio and TV sports broadcasters. https://bit.ly/4v7uEdc
UFCJC sports broadcasting alum and student receive 2026 STAA All-America Awards
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) recent alumnus Lance Williams and Journalism junior Alexis Vivanco are the
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“I treat every day working in sports like it’s a gift, and it should be treated with excitement and enthusiasm." This is what Kevin Winter, WRUF’s brand manager, stresses to his students. Read his full profile: https://www.jou.ufl.edu/2026/05/28/working-in-sports-is-a-gift-kevin-winter/
Working in sports is a gift - Kevin Winter
When Kevin Winter graduated from Hofstra University in 2000 with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Speech Communications, he was determined to
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Tyler Dukes will join the UFCJC as the Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology in fall 2026. He is an accomplished journalist, educator and innovator with experience in investigative reporting, data journalism and artificial intelligence. https://bit.ly/43pL8Bl
Tyler Dukes named UFCJC Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology
Tyler Dukes will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) as the Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology in the
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The UFCJC National Association of Hispanic Journalists chapter has been named one of three finalists for the 2026 Student Chapter of the Year award. https://bit.ly/4dYBSds
UFCJC National Association of Hispanic Journalists student chapter is a finalist for 2026 Student Chapter of the Year award
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) chapter has been named one
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“Burning Florida,” a documentary by UFCJC alumnus Kade Sowers, received a gold award in the General-Student category in the 2026 Telly Awards. The short documentary is about controlled fires in the state of Florida. https://www.jou.ufl.edu/2026/06/08/ufcjc-alum-receives-a-gold-2026-telly-award/
UFCJC alum receives a gold 2026 Telly Award
“Burning Florida,” a documentary by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications alumnus Kade Sowers, received a gold award in the
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Assistant Professor Eugy Han and Assistant Professor of Emerging Technologies Kun Xu delivered two keynote speeches at the Meaningful XR 2026 Conference at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. https://bit.ly/4vEFtTT
Eugy Han and Kun Xu present keynote speeches at Meaningful XR 2026 Conference
Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology faculty were keynote speakers at
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Ted Bridis, UFCJC Michael and Linda Connelly senior lecturer in Investigative Reporting, was elected vice president of the board of directors for the Florida Society of News Editors. https://www.jou.ufl.edu/2026/06/05/ted-bridis-elected-vice-president-of-the-2026-fsne-board-of-directors/
Ted Bridis elected vice president of the 2026 FSNE Board of Directors
Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Michael and Linda Connelly senior lecturer in Investigative Reporting,
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Eight UFCJC Advertising students received a silver award in the national 2026 Hispanic Marketing Council + Ad Council Strategic Excellence Student Awards competition. https://bit.ly/3RNMovz
UFCJC Advertising students receive second place in the national 2026 HMC Strategic Excellence Student Awards competition
Eight University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising students received a silver award in the national 2026 Hispanic
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