The College of Communication and Information (CCI) has named Paige Elkin as its 2025 nominee for Humanitarian of the Year. Florida State University’s Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year Award is a prestigious honor recognizing students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to service.
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Paige Elkin Named CCI’s 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Honoree
SCSD Assistant Professor Zilong Xie Presents at ARO Midwinter Meeting
School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) Assistant Professor and researcher, Zilong Xie, presented his latest findings on auditory neuroscience at the Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) 48th Annual Midwinter Meeting, taking place in Orlando from February 22-26.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Doctoral Students Present Research at 27th Annual SAIS Conference
Ghazal Hussain and Yue Liu, doctoral students within the School of Information (iSchool), presented their research at the 27th Annual Conference of the Southern Association for Information Systems (SAIS). This distinguished regional conference provides an opportunity for scholars and professionals to exchange knowledge and collaborate on advancing the field of information systems.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Assistant Professor Receives Research Grant
School of Communication Assistant Professor, Yin Yang, has been awarded a $20,000 First Year Assistant Professor (FYAP) Grant by the Council on Research and Creativity (CRC). The grant, which runs from May to August 2025, will support her research on how narratives about personal experiences with bullying influence readers’ perceptions and their willingness to provide support.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Professor Reflects on Engaging Experience at 2024 ALISE Conference
Don Latham, a professor of the School of Information (iSchool), presented at the 2024 Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Conference, where he shared insights on the evolving role of public librarians and the importance of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in preparing students for the profession. He was joined by fellow iSchool professor Melissa Gross, who also presented at the conference.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Associate Professor Recognized at AMIA 2024
Dr. Zhe He, iSchool Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Institute for Successful Longevity, has earned national recognition at the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2024 Annual Symposium for his groundbreaking research on seasonal variations in lab test results among Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients.
CONTINUE READINGDoctoral Student Recognized as ILA 30 Under 30 Literacy Champion in Literacy Advocacy
Miguel Garcia-Salas, a doctoral student in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) and the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) has been named one of the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 30 Under 30 Literacy Champions, an honor recognizing rising leaders in literacy education worldwide.
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