The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University presents the Rooted in Purpose 2026 Gala

Written by Caleb Estes The Rooted in Purpose 2026 Gala will be located at FSU’s Alumni Center and the doors will open at 6 pm with the program beginning at 7 pm. The Gala is one of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication’s most important fundraising events. It presents an opportunity for students, faculty, alumni, …

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FSU Wellness Communication Research Center Awards Nearly $24,000 in Seed Grants 

The Wellness Communication Research Center at Florida State University has awarded nearly $24,000 in funding through its 2026 Assistant Professor Seed Grant Competition to support emerging research examining the ways communication shapes health, wellness, and human experience. The seed grants support innovative research addressing emerging issues in wellness communications while helping faculty develop projects that …

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SCOM Alumna Sharon Delaney McCloud Earns Certified Speaking Professional Designation

School of Communication alumna Sharon Delaney McCloud received a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Associations after more than 20 years in the communication industry.  “To me, getting the CSP designation validates all the work that I have done. It shows that I have professionalism and that I’m bringing value,” said McCloud.  …

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SCOM Students Give Back During Their Summer Abroad

Students in the Media and Communication program studying this summer in Florence, Italy, took their learning beyond the classroom by volunteering with Fondazione Angeli del Bello, or “Angels of Beauty Foundation,” a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and beautifying the city.  The volunteer experience gave students a chance to put the theme of their summer magazine, …

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SCOM Student Sofia Zavala Attends the first-ever Girls Inc. Girls Leading Change Summit in St. Louis

This past July, Sofia Zavala, an incoming Senior at Florida State University (FSU), attended the first-ever Girls Inc. Girls Leading Change Summit in St. Louis, Missouri.   “I have been attending Girls Inc. since I was a little girl, and I have a very deep love for it,” said Zavala. “I think it’s a great organization …

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SCOM 2026 Ph.D. Cohort Graduates Take Career Next Steps Around the Country 

The School of Communication’s (SCOM) graduating Ph.D. cohort is taking the next step in their academic careers, accepting faculty and research positions at universities across the country. Among the graduates, Akansha Kharkwal accepted a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sun Young “Sunny” Park accepted a postdoctoral fellowship …

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