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University of Oregon Chooses New Journalism School Dean

Juan-Carlos Molleda, currently chair of the University of Florida's Department of Public Relations, will start July 1.

By Rachel Monahan

University of Oregon's well-regarded School of Journalism and Communications has chosen a University of Florida professor as its new dean.

Juan-Carlos Molleda, who overseas Florida's online master's degree program in public relations and serves as chairman of the department of public relations, will take over July 1.

Molleda's research is in "global corporate public relations management, public relations practices and regulations, and social roles in Latin America," according to a letter from University of Oregon Provost Scott Coltrane announcing the selection Thursday.

He'll take over from Julianne Newton, who's held the title of interim dean since November 2013.

Announcement from Provost Scott Coltrane (below):

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