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Ranked among the top programs in the nation, the College of Journalism and Communications empowers students to use communication to improve lives. Through a combination of conceptual and theoretical instruction and skills training, students gain exposure to academic knowledge and practical experience alongside innovative faculty in advertising, journalism, public relations and telecommunication. The college fosters an environment steeped in academic and professional excellence that can be applied in a range of career settings.
Featured Giving Opportunities
College of Journalism and Communications Gift Fund
CJC Advertising Department Fund
Support non-state-funded programs and activities benefiting Advertising students enrolled in the College of Journalism and...
Journalism Department
Media Production, Management, and Technology
Media Production, Management, and Technology
Public Relations Fund
Support department.
Advertising
Carla Hotvedt Photojournalism Scholarship
Support a scholarship in memory of Carla Hotvedt.
CJC Advertising Department Fund
Support non-state-funded programs and activities benefiting Advertising students enrolled in the College of Journalism and...
FNAME Advertising Scholarship
GA: Support a student majoring in advertising at the College who is a Florida resident.
G. Paul Smeyak Sports Journalism and Communications Internship Endowment
GA: Provide financial assistance to students who are actively engaged in a sports and media internship. The students must be studying...
Richard and Shirley McGinnis Fund for Advertising Excellence
Letter: support excellence in Advertising Dept by providing resources beyond state funding.
Stanley Zack Advertising Scholarship
Support scholarships to students in College of Journalism & Communications who are interested in pursuing a career in Advertising.
Centers
Agency General Fund
Support The Agency in the College of Journalism and Communications.
Brechner Center Support Endowment
GA: support ESC & its associated programs in field of freedom of information with close ties to FOI Center. This fund is to support the...
Center for Public Interest Communications Fund
Support the Center for Public Interest Communications and related work.
Joseph L. and Marion B. Brechner Research Fellowship
Proposal: support graduate assistant, technology and the Brechner Award winner visit for the Brechner Center.
Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Endowment
GA: support various projects of Brechner FOI Center including, but not restricted to staff and expenses, grad fellowships, and an annual...
Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project Endowment
Amended agreement: support research, reports, articles, teaching, study, service, scholarship and/or programming related to contemporary...
McClatchy Professorship in Freedom of Information
GA: support professorship to promote importance freedom of expression, public access & principle of freedom of information in US &...
Peter C. Barr Integrated Marketing Communications Endowment
GA #2 signed 07/15/14: Existing $59,067.56 in the fund shall be used to hire the Executive Director of the College's Strategic...
William C. Steel Media Access Fund
Support freedom of information activities of Brechner Center.
General
Advertising Faculty Travel Fund
Support travel for the faculty of the College's Department of Advertising.
Alfred M. Kohn Endowed Scholarship
Support scholarships for juniors & seniors majoring in Journalism in College of Journalism & Communications.
Allen H. Neuharth Library Endowment Fund
Letter (amended): support purchases of material for Neuharth Library, expenditures for travel, conference attendance, and similar...
Alvin G. and Effie D. Flanagan Endowment Fund
Estate: support academic enrichment, primarily in areas of broadcasting education including scholarships, fellowships; and innovative...
Arbitron New Media Fund
Ltr: Support the College's project evaluating how young people adapt to changes in the digital environment.
Barbara Gaynes Scholarship
Support scholarship for students majoring in Journalism; pref for out of state juniors or seniors.
Barry M. Berish Scholarship Fund
Support scholarship for students in College of Journalism & Communications majoring in Advertising; selection by committee based on...
Bill F. Chamberlin Fund
Support faculty or graduate student in the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project.
Bill Hamilton Memorial Survey Research Fund
Support graduate students engaged in political survey research in both Colleges of Journalism and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Bonni G. Tischler Endowment for Student Leadership and Professional Advancement
GA: support undergrad scholarships who have show initiative in advancing women's leadership in any of these areas: university...
Buddy Baker Scholarship
Support scholarships to journalism majors interested in pursuing careers in arts and entertainment reporting or editing.
C. A. Hiaasen Scholarship
To support scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in Journalism with a career interest in news journalism with a preference for...
Journalism
Bickel Journalistic Scholarship
Support needy students in College of Journalism & Communications at discretion of college.
Bob Leach Scholarship
Support annual scholarship for undergraduate telecommunications majors in College of Journalism and Communication.
Burkowski Family Sports and Media Scholarship
GA: Support students in the College who have financial need and who are studying in sports-related fields, with preference to students...
Claudia Ross Memorial Fellowship for Investigative Reporting
Will: One or more fellowships shall be given to graduate students in the College of Journalism & Communications, selected on the...
Gary L. Watson Endowment for Leadership in Journalism Management
Support a graduate student seeking to study the aspects of management in journalism. Donor's preference is a student in the graduate...
H. G. “Buddy” Davis Scholarship
Support scholarship for incoming senior majoring in reporting or editing in College of Journalism.
Hugh W. Cunningham Professorship in Journalism Excellence
Support and reward superior teaching.
Journalism Department
Rachel B. Lowenstein Scholarship Fund
Letter: support scholarships for College of Journalism and Communications.
Russell Brines Scholarship in International or Political Reporting
Support scholarships for students in the College who have financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA and an interest in reporting in areas of...
Terry Hynes Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship in Journalism and Communications
Support graduate assistantships and fellowship for students in the College of Journalism and Communications.
Triad Gator Club®
Support academic scholarships to students from the Greensboro, NC area attending the University of Florida.
Media Properties
FM Founders
Unrestricted support of WUFT - FM.
Friends of Five Inc – WUFT
Unrestricted support of WUFT - TV.
WRUF 1928 Founders Club
Support WRUF for the continual improvements/needs for equipment and software, ultimately benefiting the students who gain hand-on...
WRUF Enhancement
Support student enhancement & special projects at WRUF.
WRUF Radio Station
Support radio station.
WUFT-FM Endowment
Support academic mission of the College in conjunction with academic and educational mission of the public radio stations which operate...
WUFT-TV Endowment Fund
Support academic mission of the College in conjunction with academic and educational mission of the public television stations which...
Public Relations
A. P. Phillips Professional Advancement
Support faculty in Advertising and/or Public Relations Depts.
C. Del Galloway Professional Advancement Fund for Public Relations
GA: support professional advancement activities of faculty in the Dept of Public Relations in the College of Journalism and...
FPRA Scholarship Fund
Support scholarships for Public Relations and expenses for "Roast and Toast" scholarship dinner.
Jack Detweiler Public Relations Endowment Fund
Support faculty and student enrichment in Public Relations Dept.
PR Advisory Council Fund
Support faculty and student development within the Public Relations Department
Public Relations Fund
Support department.
Sandra and Stuart Newman Professional Advancement Fund
Support professional advancement for faculty in Public Relations Dept.
Tom McEwen Scholarship in Sports Journalism
GA: Support scholarship awards to a junior or senior level student studying in the College with a concentration on Sports Journalism;...
Telecommunications
Eric Wishnie Endowment
Kenneth A. Christiansen Endowment
Support annual scholarship to student entering senior year & majoring in Telecommunications & demonstrating scholastic achievement,...
Media Production, Management, and Technology
Media Production, Management, and Technology
Media Production, Management, and Technology
Support undergraduate students.
Media Production, Management, and Technology
Transferred to the administration of Dr. Sylvia Chan-Olmsted for her discretionary use in the telecommunication management program;...