School of Communication Science and Disorders Professors Publish Study on Targeted Speech Sounds and Therapy Outcomes

School of Communication Science & Disorders Targeted Speech Sounds & Therapy Outcomes Dr. Christopher Constantino Dr. Kelly Farquharson Paige Lovell, FSU Alumna Advancing Speech Sounds & Language Therapy

Drs. Kelly Farquharson and Christopher Constantino, professors in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), along with Florida State University (FSU) SCSD alumna Paige Lovell, recently published their manuscript in Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics titled “Targeted speech sounds and their association to children’s grade level and therapy dosage.”   This study explores which speech sounds …

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iSchool Professor Gretchen Stahlman Helps Lead Forum on Actionable Public Health Data Dashboards

Advancing Public Health Data Dashboards Forum in New Brunswick, NJ Dr. Gretchen Stahlman led the Forum on June 3-4, 2025 Researchers Collaborate Designing Actionable Dashboards Improving Public Health Outcomes Dashboards are also important tools for promoting data literacy and telling meaningful stories through data.”

 iSchool Assistant Professor Gretchen Stahlman is helping transform how public health dashboards are designed and used. On June 3–4, 2025, she helped organize the “Forum on Advancing the Science and Practice of Actionable Public Health Data Dashboards” in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The forum brought together researchers, dashboard creators, and community partners to discuss how dashboards can support public health decisions.  Colleagues at Rutgers University’s School of Communication & Information collaborated and were supported by the Rutgers …

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School of Communication Professor Leads FSU Speech and Debate Team to Win State, National, and International Championships

FSU SCOM Professor Guides Team to State, National, & Global Wins Avery Henry | School Of Communication Professor

Leading the Florida State University (FSU) Speech and Debate team through a remarkable season, School of Communication (SCOM) professor Avery Henry guided students to victories at the state, national, and international levels, while also earning individual awards.  “This win fills me with pride because it is evidence of the hard work and dedication the team has put in this season,” Henry said.  At the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Championship, the team returned …

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2026 FSU Seminole 100 CCI Honorees

Seminole 100 is an annual celebration that honors the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by Florida State alumni. On Feb.21, five College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni were recognized at this year’s celebration. These individuals have made significant contributions within their careers and continue to lead successful businesses. Meagan Nixon, Big Fish Marketing …

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School of Communication Professors and PhD Student Research Graduate Readiness in Public Relations

FSU Research: The Future of PR Industry professionals share what professors must prioritize to prepare students for the public relations field. Dr. Elizabeth Ray Dr. Richard Waters Eldaneka Rolle

School of Communication (SCOM) professors Dr. Richard Waters and Dr. Elizabeth Ray, and PhD student, Eldaneka Rolle, conducted research exploring how graduate programs in public relations can better prepare students for success in the professional public relations industry. Their study “Shaping Future Professionals: Industry Perspectives on Graduate Internships” was published in the Journal of Public Relations Education and highlights key findings on how graduate programs structure academic preparation and industry expectations for students.  “If this study encourages programs to design learning experiences that reflect those …

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iSchool Student and Faculty Member Research Opioid Crisis and Internalized Stigma

Connected by Care Where Research Meets Compassion Margaret Sullivan iSchool Associate Professor Jonah Hancock iSchool Graduate Teaching Assistant

iSchool Professor Margaret Sullivan and graduate student Jonah Hancock researched how society understands the opioid crisis through their study of internalized stigma. Sullivan, who is in the sober community, started the study to explore the stigma cycle that prevents individuals from accessing vital health information. Hancock was motivated after losing friends to addiction, aiming to produce research that ensures fewer people will be affected by addiction. Their journal article, “The effect of self-stigma on the health information seeking and health behaviors of opioid users”, focuses …

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SCOM Alumna Whitney Lee Named Scarlett Magazine’s Woman of the Year for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Scarlett Magazine Woman of the Year 2026 Whitney Lee Exclusive interview Breaking Barriers in 2026 Leadership, Style, Impact.

Whitney Lee, a School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, has been named Scarlett Magazine’s Woman of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. Scarlett Magazine is a publication that highlights women’s fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and health through creative editing that captivates its audience. Lee was recognized this year for her influential work as founder and CEO of her public relations agency, True Story PR! 

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