Collaborative AI Research Led by FSU Alumni and Faculty Wins 2024 SIG AI Best Paper Award

The School of Information (iSchool) is celebrating the accomplishments of iSchool alumni Drs. Wonchan Choi and Hyerin Bak, iSchool Professor Besiki Stvilia, and their collaborators (PhD student Jiaxin An and Dr. Yan Zhang from the University of Texas at Austin) for receiving the 2024 SIG AI Best Artificial Intelligence Published Paper Award.     The …

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Lisa Primiani White Recognized for Her Dedication to the American Heart Association

SCOM alumna Lisa Primiani White (B.S. ’10) has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Star of Excellence Award, a distinction recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment and impact in their roles. “It was deeply meaningful to be recognized for work that I’ve poured my heart into—no pun intended,” she said. The Star of Excellence …

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SCSD Doctoral Scholar Alexis Moser Honored by ASHA

Alexis Moser, doctoral scholar in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), has been recognized as a 2025 ASHA Distinguished Early Career Professional. This recognition emphasizes the work of Early Career Professionals (ECPs) that work in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology who are taking strides in leadership, volunteering, and advocacy at multiple …

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Leveling Up: SCOM Professor Chapter Published on Video Games & Health Communication

Dr. Nick Sellers, Teaching Faculty in the School of Communication and former Director of eSports at FSU’s Panama City campus, was featured in a chapter in the book Communicating Disability: Expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Communication and Mass Media. In his chapter, titled “GAMES FOR GOOD: Exploring the Potential for Traditional Video Game …

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The MS Delta Film Academy: Framing the Future

The MS Delta Film Academy: Framing the Future

WCTV recently highlighted the work of Fannie Lou Hamer Professor of Rhetorical Studies Dr. Davis Houck, and the MS Delta Film Academy.  Now in its sixth year, the two-week workshop that was hosted in June by We2gether, a non-profit in Drew, Mississippi, inspires and teaches students the various elements of documentary filmmaking. Being highlighted in …

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Alumni Spotlight: Kristie Escobar

Dr. Kristie Escobar (PhD ’19), a Tallahassee native, is a proud alumna of Florida State University (FSU). She earned her Master of Science (MLIS) degree and PhD in Information from the College of Communication and Information (CCI), where she developed a solid foundation that fueled her ongoing commitment to advancing the field. Escobar currently works …

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2025 Seminole 100 CCI Honorees

The Seminole 100 is a yearly celebration that recognizes 100 of the fastest growing businesses led and owned by FSU alumni. This year, the ceremony was held on February 22, where honorees across multiple fields gathered to celebrate their achievements. This year, eight CCI alumni were recognized as follows: Aaron T. Rich – Aaron Rich …

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