ALEX MARQUES

Nestled in the middle of the Sunshine State at a Top 5 university, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications is one of the premier communication programs in the nation. We offer undergraduate degrees in Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Production, on-campus and online master's programs, and one of the largest Ph.D. programs in communication. The hallmark of our College is the extensive immersion venues that provide students with real-world experience in state-of-the-art facilities. To learn more about the College, visit https://www.jou.ufl.edu/prospective-students-main/.

University of Florida College of Journalism & Communications students participated in a pitch-off competition with Hill+Knowlton Strategies where they gained hands-on experience crafting and pitching their ideas to an award-winning global agency team in New York City. CJCxNYC is an immersion program that blends professional experiences with the city’s culture and energy to give students the opportunity to learn, work and explore in one of the most important media and communication hubs in the nation.

PRWeek video submission for the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Mike Foley started teaching reporting at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in 2001, after a 30-year career with the St. Petersburg Times. Foley, who is also an alumnus of the College and a member of its Hall of Fame, is one of the most feared and beloved faculty members, and UF's Teacher of the Year in 2006.

ProPublica reporter Brett Murphy is the winner of the 2023 Brechner Center Freedom of Information Award for “Words of Conviction,” his investigation into the use of a technique used by police and prosecutors to treat people who called 911 for help as criminals themselves. On May 10, 2023, we sat down with Brett to discuss his investigation and the use of freedom of information requests. For more, visit brechner.org. The Brechner Freedom of Information Award has been presented annually since 1986 by the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications to reward excellence in reporting that draws on government documents and data, shedding light on official secrecy. The award includes a $3,000 cash prize, made possible by an endowment created by the Brechner family.