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Broadcast journalism alumnus gaining fame as local rap performer
When you first look at Logan Herlihy, he looks like your typical college student. He has a charming personality and makes himself approachable to all with his comedic-like humor. Put Herlihy in front of a mic, and he turns into his rapper pseudonym: Swagga Blanco. Last Friday, Herlihy took the stage at Café Annie during […]
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NSC grad launches FemCityOrlando
Leah Nash, 34, is membership coordinator for the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. She also runs Trusted Source Communications, an Orlando-based marketing firm. Nash’s passion for culture and connecting with people led her to launch FemCityOrlando, an Orlando group for women business owners. Nash earned a master’s degree in communication from the University of Central Florida. “I wanted […]
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Florida International Summit
The Florida International Summit, sponsored by the UCF Political Science Department, the UCF Global Perspectives Office and the UCF Nicholson School of Communication, was held last month. The event, titled “Technology, Society and Innovation in an Era of Globalization” was a success with national and international guest speakers. Specialists in technology, innovation and globalization spoke Thursday at the […]
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UCF grads include pro race-car driver Shea Holbrook
A recent Orlando Sentinel article featured a COS graduate. Shea Holbrook, who graduated with distinction Saturday from the University of Central Florida, already has a good job. And she’s likely the only graduate who wears a fire-retardant jumpsuit and helmet at work. Holbrook, 22, is a professional race-car driver in the Pirelli World Challenge, a […]
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Steering Her Own Destiny
Few college graduates can say they have a job waiting for them in this economy, or that they run their own company. Even fewer can say they are breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport. But then again, Shea Holbrook is anything but ordinary. The 22 –year-old is a full-time professional race car driver, runs her […]
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Article by Dr. Chandler selected for special recognition
An article Dr. Robert Chandler co-authored with Dr. Denise Ferguson and Dr. J.D. Wallace which is to be published in Public Relations Journal (6, (1) Winter 2012) has been subsequently selected for additional recognition at the PRSA International Conference, October 14-16, 2012 in San Francisco as part of only five articles recognized in a session titled […]
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COS graduate profiled on LA WEEKLY
Lauren Berger has gotten coffee at MTV. She’s gotten coffee at Fox. And yes, she’s done it at several other agencies that may not have as much brand recognition. She even broke the darned coffee pot once. These days, the 28-year-old entrepreneur gets others to fetch the java for her. Her web-based business, InternQueen.com, connects […]
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Culture & Cocktails event hosted by COS alumnus
Culture & Cocktails, hosted at the Maitland Art Center, featured poetry readings by local writers and artwork by Andrew Spear. Andrew Grant is a Nicholson School of Communication graduate from 2005, who has his own style of art. Grant said he liked the concept of Spear’s art in that it presented a different look at […]
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COMM day brings nationally-renown speakers to UCF
COMM Day is a day of professional development for students to help them transition to the real world. Nationally-renown speakers will share insights on careers and skills needed to start your career. UCF Alumni also will learn new ideas and strategies for keeping their skills current in the changing communication landscape. COMM Day is sponsored by […]
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Communication student organizes anti-bullying week
Abu Ngauja, a UCF sophomore advertising/public relations major and the judicial adviser of the Division of Student Affairs at SGA, helped organize Know Your Rights week and felt that the anti-bullying campaign fit right in with the three-day event. “One of your rights here at UCF is to feel safe. When you’re bullied, you don’t […]
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Photos: International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference
The 2012 International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference: Cultivating Trust in Uncertain Times brought together leaders, researchers, and experts from private industry, government and the academy to facilitate an international dialogue about how we can collectively understand, adapt and respond to the significant crisis communication challenges we face in the wake of growing skepticism, suspicion […]
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Journalism student launches internship site
UCF journalism student Lauren Holliday has launched an internship web site, Freelanship. Holliday found herself in a troublesome predicament: she needed major-related work experience, but her parents said, “No more internships.” Managing four classes, an internship and freelance work was a daunting task in itself. Holliday knew it would be impossible to throw a part-time […]
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Dr. Chandler awarded Top Ethics Paper Award
A paper co-authored by Dr. Robert Chandler was recently awarded the Brigham Young University Top Ethics Paper. The Brigham Young University Top Ethics Paper Award is sponsored by the Department of Communication at Brigham Young University, and is given annually to the top ranked International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) paper dealing with ethics and […]
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UCF students create piece worth national attention
UCF RTV students made a splash on the national stage, with a 3-minute plus piece on the website for the PBS Program “Washington Week with Gwen Ifill.” Lindsey Taylor and Shannon Garlin shot, wrote, and edited the piece looking at the opinions of UCF students regarding the Presidential Primary. You can find view the piece by […]
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EVENT: International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference
The 2012 International Crisis & Risk Communication Conference: Cultivating Trust in Uncertain Times will bring together leaders, researchers, and experts from private industry, government and the academy to facilitate an international dialogue about how we can collectively understand, adapt and respond to the significant crisis communication challenges we face in the wake of growing skepticism, […]
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COS alumna releases book
UCF Communication Alumna, Lauren Berger of Intern Queen, Inc. released her new book: All Work, No Pay. From customizing cover letters to staying in touch with key contacts, Lauren Berger, author of “All Work, No Pay,” reveals some of the key lessons she learned from completing 15 internships in five years. You can become friends […]
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Science Scholarships Available: Apply by 3/30/12
The College of Sciences launched a new web site for students interested in scholarships. Donors interested in creating a scholarship can also inquire about opportunities to give through the site. http://scholarships.cos.ucf.edu has been designed to make the entire scholarship application process (information, award amount, criteria, and application form) online and paperless. The deadline is MARCH […]
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Scholarship opportunity
You could win a $500 scholarship from the William K. Grasty Memorial. For more info and a copy of the application click here.
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Students: Submit your graduate research forum proposals
Graduate Research Forum Proposals are now being accepted. UCF’s Ninth Annual Graduate Research Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The Forum is an opportunity for students to showcase their research and creative projects while receiving valuable feedback. A cash award of $500 is given for best poster in each category and all participants […]
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Students: UCF has scholarships for you
Each year the UCF Alumni Association awards more than $40,000 in scholarships to UCF students demonstrating strong academic ability and significant extracurricular and community involvement. The UCF Alumni Association is pleased to again offer more than a dozen scholarship opportunities. UCF students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships for which they are eligible. […]
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EVENT: Author, commentator to speak at UCF
Author and radio commentator Rachel Louise Snyder will speak Thursday, January 19, 2012, at the University of Central Florida. In addition to the Global Perspectives Office, sponsors and partners include the UCF Nicholson School of Communication, the UCF Political Science Department, the UCF International Services Center and the Global Connections Foundation. Snyder will give a presentation […]
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COS student to speak at UF about social media
Jerriann Sullivan will be speaking at the University of Florida about social media and the Casey Anthony case. Jerriann was selected by the Orlando Sentinel to join the breaking news team covering the Casey Anthony trial on various social media sites. She has won several awards from the Tribune-owned company for her work during the […]
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COS student on CNN
CNN will be filming a COS student at UCF tomorrow, January 11. Ida Eskamani, a Communication student, will be featured on the cable news network for her active role in politics. Eskamani is the current President of the UCF College Democrats and and was instrumental in WUCF’s acquisition of PBS last year. It will be an honor […]
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COS alumna starts magazine
COS Alumna Nikki Stephens graduated from the journalism program at UCF and started her own online magazine. Edge Magazine is a watersports magazine for women. It focuses on the sport, the clothing and the top celebrities in the field. Stephens is looking for honest feedback on her work and would love to hear what UCF students think. She is also looking […]
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COS alumna releases new book and appears on TODAY show
If you’re a fan of Today Show, you might have caught fellow UCF Communication Alumna, Lauren Berger of Intern Queen, Inc. on the show earlier this week to talk about her new book: All Work, No Pay. From customizing cover letters to staying in touch with key contacts, Lauren Berger, author of “All Work, No […]
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COS student wins major awards
Alina Alvarez, a senior Ad-PR major, has just been notified that she has been named to the American Advertising Federation’s 2012 Class of the Most Promising Minority Student. Alina is the second UCF student to be named. She will be flown to New York City in February for an awards ceremony and networking opportunities. Her […]
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NSC student now star
Jake Bridges, 24, was born in Montgomery, Ala., and studied musical theater at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. He decided to switch gears, came to Orlando and got a degree in radio and television journalism at the University of Central Florida, where he wrote for the student newspaper. He is coming back to Orlando to star […]
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NSC alumni chapter event
Join us for the Annual Ultimate Mixer, a collaboration of Central Florida’s advertising, marketing, creative, media and communications professionals on Thursday, December 08, 2011 at 6:00 PM. This holiday event unites our community and allows attendees to expand their professional network. Complimentary appetizers will be served from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Happy Hour drink specials from […]
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RTV alumna will attend the Grammy Awards
RTV alumna Lauren Jo (LaFrantz) Black started a blog, Country Music Is Love, and will now be attending the 54th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as the official country music blogger this February. Lauren, based here in Orlando, started this during her time here at UCF, and it has taken off to become one of the premiere websites […]
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Florida Scholastic Press Association fall workshop
About 125 journalism students representing Central Florida high schools converged on the Nicholson School on Saturday for the annual Florida Scholastic Press Association fall workshop. The Journalism program hosted the event, in partnership with Walsworth Publishing. Special thanks to our colleague Tim Brown who gave up part of his Saturday to lead two workshops on […]
