After graduating from the School of Communication (SCOM) at Florida State University (FSU) in 2013, Alexis Langley was searching for a community of women who shared her value of giving back. In joining the Junior League of Tallahassee (JLT) over a decade ago, she found just that: every member is passionate about community, leadership, and …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
SCOM Alumna Alexis Langley Appointed 2026-2027 Junior League of Tallahassee President
STARS Alliance Members Represent FSU at Florida TSA Conference
Members of the Students in Technology, Academia, Research, and Services (STARS) Alliance, represented Florida State University at the Florida Technology Student Association (TSA) conference in Orlando, Florida from October 28-31. The team attending the conference was formed by the students: Ayva Culp, Blayne Wawrin, Carolina Ruiz, Courtney Stokes, Elizabeth Bernadin, Julia Sveen, Kirra Orndorff, and …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumnus Alan Hanstein Honored with Steve Uhlfelder Humanitarian Award
School of Information (iSchool) alumnus, Alan Hanstein, was honored with the Steve Uhlfelder Humanitarian Award at the Holocaust Education Resource Council’s 15th Remembrance Dinner on October 26th. Hanstein’s award carries personal significance to him. The recognition highlights the connection to Steve Uhlfelder, Hanstein’s mentor and friend, and creates a space for reflection on the lasting …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Samantha Murphy Promoted to Marketing Director at Mekanic
Samantha Murphy, a School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, recently stepped into an exciting new role at Mekanic, an agency dedicated to helping purpose-driven organizations turn ambitious goals into actionable strategies. With a dynamic background spanning creative agencies, e-commerce brands, and large associations, Murphy brings a wealth of experience to her new position as Marketing Director. …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Amanda Wiggins Recognized Among BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region
School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, Amanda Wiggins, was recently selected to represent the Marana Chamber of Commerce on BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region! The summer issue honors and highlights prominent female leaders and innovators within Southern Arizona. “It means a great deal to me to represent my community, my family and our …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Ashley Rutstein Named at Adweek Creative 100 for Stuff About Advertising
“Curiosity. Variety. Drive.” That’s how iSchool alumna Ashley Rutstein describes her journey as the founder of Stuff About Advertising, a creative platform and media brand focused on analyzing real-world campaigns, offering practical career advice and demystifying the advertising industry. What started as a fun TikTok project during quarantine in 2020 quickly took off. By sharing …
CONTINUE READINGFrom Teacher to Entrepreneur: SCSD Alumnus Michael Zavison Expands Access to Swallowing Care
Michael Zavison, a School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) alumnus, former teacher and speech-language pathologist (SLP), turned a firsthand clinical challenge into a business. As the founder of Zavison Swallow Solutions, he is working to improve access to swallowing evaluations across the Florida Panhandle. For Zavison, the work is about more than clinical care; …
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