Comm Students Shine at AP Broadcasters Awards

On April 13, four FSU students, three of which belong to the School of Communication, were recognized by the Associated Press Broadcasters Association for their outstanding reporting and broadcasting skills. Reporter Sophia Hernandez and editor Celine Manning received the “Best Light Feature | Long Format” award and editor Andrew Salinero, along with Sports Management major …

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Second Annual CCI Qualitative Research Poster Symposium

On April 22, the College of Communication and Information hosted the second annual Qualitative Research Poster Symposium. The goal of the event was to highlight fascinating research and work done by graduate students within the college. The event was headed by Symposium Chair, Laura-Kate Huse; Faculty Advisor, Jessica Wendorf Muhamad; and Planning Committee, Nivia Escobar …

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Comm Doctoral Student Presents Research at ECA Annual Convention

  Earlier this month, Communication doctoral candidate Chris Garcia traveled to Providence, Rhode Island, where he presented research at the Eastern Communication Association’s Annual Convention. His paper, “Exploring Global Warming Doubt: The Influence of ‘Official Sources’ on U.S. Climate Change News,” examined over 100 front-page New York Times articles concerning climate change published between 2009 …

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Celebrating CCI Faculty Promotions

CCI would like to extend our congratulations to the several FSU faculty members that recently earned promotions. Dr. Brian Graves, Dr. Erin Ingvalson, and Dr. Jaejin Lee were promoted to Associate Professor. Dr. Marcia Mardis was promoted to a Full Professor. Dr. Michelle Kazmer and Dr. Paul Marty were appointed CCI Associate Deans, and finally, …

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iSchool Alumna Receives Honor from Kentucky Senate for Work with Beecher Terrace Community

Earlier this year Natalie Woods (’14, M.S. Information) was recognized by the Senate of Kentucky for her extraordinary work with Louisville’s Beecher Terrace Community. What used to be government housing is being redeveloped as part of a $29.5 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to transform the public housing complex into a mixed-income, …

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Powerful Posters: SCSD Research Rounds Mini-Conference

On Friday, April 12, the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and the School of Communication Science and Disorders hosted the 2019 SCSD Research Rounds Mini-Conference. This event invited students, faculty, staff, community clinicians, and SCSD alumni to submit poster presentations of projects, methods, or studies they have been a part of that made …

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CCI Students Honored at FSU’s Annual Leadership Awards Night

On April 9, Florida State University students, faculty, staff, and student organizations were honored at the University’s annual Leadership Awards Night. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, the ceremony honored those on campus that have gone above and beyond in their leadership roles. Four students from the College of Communication and Information received awards …

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