Long-time UF journalism professor dies
Jon Roosenraad, who was a professor emeritus with the college, died on Wednesday at 78
Published: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT|Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:59 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officials with the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications are mourning the loss of a long-time professor.
Jon Roosenraad, who was a professor emeritus with the college, died on Wednesday at 78. He joined the UF faculty in 1968 at the age of 23.
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He served as chair of the Department of Journalism from 1978 to 1994.
After retiring, Roosenraad continued teaching as an adjunct instructor until his death.
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