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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SCOM Alumna Recognized as Seminole 100 Honoree

Seminole 100 Honoree Driven by Purpose. Recognized for Impact. Meagan Nixon Founder & CEO | Big Fish Marketing

Meagan Nixon is a School of Communication alumna who has been selected as a Seminole 100 honoree. Seminole 100 is an annual celebration at FSU that highlights the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni.   “Being accepted into the Seminole 100 is incredibly humbling. To be recognized among such exceptional business leaders and fellow FSU …

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iSchool PhD Student Shares Research at LISA Conference in Chile

From Tallahassee to Chile Doctoral Student Spotlight | Rajesh Das Postcard From: Santiago, Chile From Tallahassee to Chile, Rajesh Das represented FSU at the international LISA conference, sharing research on astronomical knowledge systems. Proud to see our garnet and gold shine globally!

Rajesh Das, a School of Information PhD student, attended the 10th Library & Information Services in Astronomy (LISA) conference in Santiago, Chile. This conference held several international scientific meetings for librarians, data specialists, and astronomers to discuss how to retrieve, preserve, and access different astronomical information. “Attending the LISA conference significantly broadened my understanding of …

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