Geoff Thompson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management and Technology lecturer, has been named the new associate director of Sports Journalism and Communication beginning Aug. 15.
In this role, Thompson, B.S. Journalism 1994, M.A.M.C. 2002, will work with Director Eric Esterline to rebrand the UFCJC sports program. He will help advise students interested and enrolled in the program, facilitate student groups and student internships, promote efforts for diversity and underrepresented populations, pursue partnerships with campus, local, regional, national and international sports media and communities, and maintain and facilitate student opportunities with the University Athletic Association and GatorVision.
