Gator Glory
“WUFT News” (formerly “News 5” and in the early decades “Report 5” and “Evening News”) is the student tv newscast at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism & Communications.
WUFT-TV began broadcasting in 1958 and the tradition of providing a local newscast (as a public service and a training ground for college students) dates back to the late 1960’s.
Gator Glory: UF’s tv news students have won nationwide college competitions as well as awards in pro competitions. Since 2000, the list of national collegiate #1’s includes…
2008 – #1 SPJ tv newscast (WUFT News)
2008 – #1 SPJ breaking news (M. Doran)
2008 – #1 NBS sports package (M. Richmond)
2008 – #1 NBS feature package (M. Doran)
2008 – #1 NBS news segment (M. Doran, R. Klaus)
2008 – #1 Hearst ind. honor, tv news competition (M. Doran)
2006 – #1 ATASF, magazine (A. Dreadin, B. Shaban, C. Chen)
2006 – #1 NBS news segment (N. Caula)
2006 – #1 NBS magazine program (A.Dreadin, B.Shaban, C.Chen)
2006 – #1 NBS news package (J. Dunning)
2006 – #1 SPJ sports photography (J. Wall)
2005 – #1 NBS tv newscast (News 5)
2004 – #1 SPJ feature reporting (J. Butera)
2001 – #1 SPJ in-depth reporting (M. Dello Stritto)
2001 – #1 ATASF “College Emmy”, magazine (M. Dello Stritto)
