UF College of Journalism and Communications

Seungahn Nah, UFCJC Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and research director for the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, has been selected as the chair of the 2026 Broadcast Education Association Symposium. bit.ly/4clNWmM

A new study by UFCJC advertising Kasey Windels, UFCJC doctoral student Sarah Karl and colleagues addressed how advertising professional opinions are often left out of advertising research in favor of studying consumer perceptions and behaviors. bit.ly/4mFtWRa

A recent study by Seungahn Nah, UFCJC Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and research director for the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, sheds new light on the ramifications of generative AI use in newswriting. bit.ly/3Qv3oWx

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty members are the recipients of 2026 Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Grants. jou.ufl.edu/2026/04/07/hua…

News reports, television programs and films produced by UFCJC students have been nominated in the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2026 Suncoast Chapter Student Production Awards. bit.ly/4tg07sz

The UFCJC PRSSA Bateman Case Study team received an honorable mention in the 2026 contest. The team, led by PR Lecturer Christine Bucan, included students Silvana Noriega, Ava Markel, Elena Limonta, Maya Vaidya, Grace Anderson and Abigail Schenker. bit.ly/3Ot5SE7

Elizabeth “Lissy” Calienes, associate instructional professor in the Department of Advertising, was named the 2025-26 UF Undergraduate Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year. Congratulations, Lissy! Read more: bit.ly/4tNVXbl

The Collier Prize for State Government Accountability has announced KARE 11 in Minneapolis as the first local broadcast station to win the annual prize. The honor, administered by UFCJC, is presented annually at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. jou.ufl.edu/2026/04/13/min…

I want to thank the @UFJSchool for inducting me into the school's Hall of Fame. I was lucky enough to have five of my fellow radio and TV grads on hand - along with my dad and uncle. The work continues on Capitol Hill!

Congratulations to all the UFCJC alumni for making the 2026 Gator100 list! This list celebrates the fastest-growing Gator businesses in the world. View the full list at gator100.ufl.edu/home

We were thrilled to welcome best-selling author and CommuniGator Michael Connelly to CJC today! He joined Mike Foley’s class for an inspiring and insightful conversation with our students.

UFCJC Journalism alumni Tarryn Nichols and Lauren Brensel placed third and sixth, respectively, in the 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Personality Profile Competition. jou.ufl.edu/2026/03/26/two…

Multiple UFCJC student journalists and recent graduates from WUFT, Fresh Take Florida, Atrium Magazine, Grandstand Magazine and The Independent Florida Alligator were recognized in the 2026 Florida Society of News Editors Journalism Contest. bit.ly/4snyPzb

Editor & Publisher highlights the 2026 Collier Prize accountability report and features Rick Hirsch, Director of the Collier Prize at CJC, on the latest E&P Reports podcast. Listen here: editorandpublisher.com/stories/commit…

UFCJC alumni Jamie Dupree, Eric Esteban, Artie Kempner, Mary Shedden and Mark Swanson will be inducted into the UFCJC Hall of Fame on April 10, 2026. jou.ufl.edu/2026/03/25/fiv…

UFCJC Innovation News Center Managing Editor Alicia Coleman has been named the 2026 Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists College Teacher of the Year. The award honors processors in Florida who have made a significant impact on their students. bit.ly/4seiLQn

Join us in celebrating the @ufjschool 40 Under 40 Class of 2026! 📰 👏 Honorees: 🔸Sierra Calhoun-Pollard, BSTE ‘16 🔸Suzanne Cesler, BSPR ‘07 🔸Raymond Dueñas, BSTE ‘12 🔸Christina Simpson, BSAD ‘07 📖 Learn more: bit.ly/3P2ERHu

The UFCJC Public Relations Department is a finalist in the 2026 Public Relations Society of America Silver Anvil Awards competition in the Best College/University Communications Program/Department Undergraduate Program category. bit.ly/3QhL3Ms

It's Launch Day for the debut issue of @grandstandmag! Hard to believe we were starting from scratch just seven months ago. Olympic gold medalist/UF track great Grant Holloway (@Flaamingoo_) is on the cover, which was shot by Matthew Lewis. Full issue: issuu.com/grandstandmag/…

On March 9, the UFCJC hosted the inaugural Florida Natural Disaster and Journalism Summit. This two-day event aimed to prepare participants to report on and serve their communities during disasters through panels and discussions. bit.ly/4c9TamL