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Center honors the memory of colleague Rakeem Robinson

A note from UF College of Journalism and Communications Dean Hub Brown: I am very saddened to announce that the CJC family has lost a special student and an extraordinary… Continue Reading Center honors the memory of colleague Rakeem Robinson

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Covering immigration in local news—an exploration by Define American

In 2022, the Center for Public Interest Communications was engaged by Define American to assist with a report they were developing around the narratives on immigrant policy and communities. The… Continue Reading Covering immigration in local news—an exploration by Define American

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Center collaborates with Define American on analysis of local news coverage of immigration

Define American released a new body of research on immigration and local news – “Reimagining Immigration News: North Carolina’s Case for the Nation” – that gives journalists in every state… Continue Reading Center collaborates with Define American on analysis of local news coverage of immigration

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Center publishes evidence-based guide to help folks talk with others about COVID vaccines

The Center for Public Interest Communications has released “Talking With Your Friends and Loved Ones About COVID-19 Vaccination,” an evidence-based messaging framework. Conversations with close friends, family and coworkers are… Continue Reading Center publishes evidence-based guide to help folks talk with others about COVID vaccines

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Jillian Fish and Payton Counts win the 2022 frank research prize

Research on Narratives for Native People Wins $10,000 Research Prize in Public Interest Communications Researchers studying the use of digital platforms to help Native American people tell their own stories… Continue Reading Jillian Fish and Payton Counts win the 2022 frank research prize

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Strategic Communications Academy for University of Florida Engineering Scholars

The Challenge: How can engineers effectively communicate their work to the people who need it most? The Center partnered with the University of Florida Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering to… Continue Reading Strategic Communications Academy for University of Florida Engineering Scholars

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To Win Against False Information, We Must Play Offense

What should strategic communication in the public and social change sectors look like in a time marked by extreme political polarization and false information? Science suggests the key may be playing offense, rather than defense. Continue Reading To Win Against False Information, We Must Play Offense

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Who Are You Calling Anti-Science?

Those who reject vaccines or the climate consensus often embrace other legitimate areas of research. Continue Reading Who Are You Calling Anti-Science?

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Why Each Side of the Partisan Divide Thinks the Other is Living in an Alternate Reality

If someone sees or hears something they don't want to believe...they probably won't believe it. Continue Reading Why Each Side of the Partisan Divide Thinks the Other is Living in an Alternate Reality

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Why Do Science Issues Seem to Divide us Along Party Lines

Social scientists investigate when and why liberals and conservatives mistrust science. The apparent split may be more about cultural and personal beliefs than feelings about science itself. Continue Reading Why Do Science Issues Seem to Divide us Along Party Lines

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Center for Public Interest Communications

Center honors the memory of colleague Rakeem Robinson

Covering immigration in local news—an exploration by Define American

Center collaborates with Define American on analysis of local news coverage of immigration

Center publishes evidence-based guide to help folks talk with others about COVID vaccines

Jillian Fish and Payton Counts win the 2022 frank research prize

Strategic Communications Academy for University of Florida Engineering Scholars

To Win Against False Information, We Must Play Offense

Who Are You Calling Anti-Science?

Why Each Side of the Partisan Divide Thinks the Other is Living in an Alternate Reality

Why Do Science Issues Seem to Divide us Along Party Lines

Communicating the Complexity of Displacement in a Changing Climate

Communicating Complexity in the Humanitarian Sector

Stop Raising Awareness Already

Building a Communication Strategy for Diversity and Inclusion

Paper exploring local discursive frames of poverty and race wins 2023 research prize

Center welcomes two collaborators in research and strategy

Center announces three finalists for the $10,000 public interest communications research prize

Strategic Communication Academy Celebrates Six Years of Success Helping UF Faculty and Staff Become More Effective Communicators

Science-based communication strategy on COVID for the UN Verified Initiative

Innovation Service of UNHCR: the UN Refugee Agency

Re-examining narratives on poverty and wealth — the BROKE project

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