After a 50-year career as a professor, Dr. Michael Cornett has recently retired. He obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. from the College of Communication in 1969. In high school, Cornett was drawn to law, particularly because he was an avid debater and the courtroom excited him. During his undergraduate education at Ottawa University, he was …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
CCI Alumnus Dr. Michael Cornett Retires After Teaching 50 Years
CCI Hosts 11th Annual Women in Leadership Conference
The College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosted its 11th Annual Women in Leadership (WIL) Conference on March 5, 2024. The conference brings in local female leaders to host an audience of students, faculty, alumni, and the local community with a goal to inspire, learn and engage. The conference included 47 female leaders who spoke …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna and Entrepreneur Establishes Study Abroad Scholarship
A new scholarship is available to School of Communication students participating in Florida State’s Communication and Media in Florence study abroad program. School of Communication alumna and entrepreneur, Victoria Carlton, has established a scholarship through her business, Carlton Creative Company, to help cover the costs associated with studying abroad for students who participate in the program.
CONTINUE READINGThe Speakers Bureau Adds Three New Speakers
Three College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni have been added to the Speakers Bureau: Herneshia Dukes, Alexa Nikiforou, and Ryan McCormick. The Speakers Bureau is a collection of alumni and industry professionals that are available to professors and student groups for presentations, class discussions, and other speaking opportunities. The speakers offer their real-world experience …
CONTINUE READINGFannie Lou Hamer’s America Chosen for American Film Showcase
The American Film Showcase (AFS) has chosen the documentary Fannie Lou Hamer’s America as an official selection for its 2024 film showcase. The AFS brings award-winning contemporary American documentaries to audiences around the world, providing a view of American society and culture as seen by independent filmmakers. Many FSU students had direct involvement in the …
CONTINUE READINGAlumni Spotlight: Ahli Moore Hosts Annual Student/Alumni Networking Event
School of Communication alumnus Ahli Moore recently organized this year’s “Speed Networking with Alumni,” an annual event hosted by FSU’s Black Alumni Network that presents students with networking advice and mentorship from an array of alumni. Moore brought this event to fruition with the help of leading project manager Saisha Delevoe.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Nanette Schimpf Hosts Current FPRA Students, Offers Industry Advice
Florida State’s chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently visited The Moore Agency for their semesterly local agency visit, where they were hosted by Nanette Schimpf, a School of Communication alumna.
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