For Dr. Sana Tibi, an associate professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders, the opportunity to help advance early education in Jordan brings together two important parts of her life: her connection to the country where she grew up speaking Arabic, and her academic career studying how children learn to read the language. Tibi and Stephanie …
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From Jordan to FSU: Dr. Sana Tibi Helps Strengthen Early Education Through IREX Grant
The School of Communication Science and Disorders’ Impact on Deaf Communities
Families of Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children have shown dedication to learning American Sign Language (ASL) through the Family and Friends ASL Class series, hosted by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing American Sign Language Educational Outreach Program. This series is more than just a language course, but it is a path to connection, community, …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Science and Disorders Professors Publish Study on Targeted Speech Sounds and Therapy Outcomes
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 …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Professor Gretchen Stahlman Helps Lead Forum on Actionable Public Health Data Dashboards
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 …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Professor Leads FSU Speech and Debate Team to Win State, National, and International Championships
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 …
CONTINUE READING2026 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 …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Professors and PhD Student Research Graduate Readiness in Public Relations
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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