Many have called 2020 a “lost year” due to the effects of COVID-19. Janet Naughton, (’15, M.S. Library and Information Studies) wanted to chronicle people’s everyday struggle with the changes brought on by the pandemic, leaving the world with a tangible testament of this historic time. She worked with over 60 contributors from Florida to …
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Pandemic in Paradise: Alumna Publishes Book Chronicling COVID in Florida
Summer Abroad Publication Releases First Remote Edition
Each summer, FSU’s International Programs hosts study abroad sessions in several countries including England, Spain, and Italy. This year, however, COVID-19 created a different scenario. For many students, this may have meant scrolling through TikTok instead of visiting art galleries, learning a new language, and discovering another culture across the pond. A few communication students …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Alumna Inspires Future Generations of Changemakers
Dr. Shruti Nair, who now works for Ashoka, one of the world’s largest networks of leading social entrepreneurs, graduated from the School of Communication in 2012. Her dissertation dealt with ICTs and the economic empowerment of women . Dr. Nair leads Ashoka’s Youth Years program in South Asia, particularly the efforts to search, select, and …
CONTINUE READINGPublic Relations Senior is a Sustainability Star
Tallahassee native and FSU senior, Rachel Corry, was recently recognized by the University for her inspiring mission to make her community a more sustainable place. Her interest in sustainability began after a spring break trip to a local farm in West Jefferson, NC. Ever since then, Rachel has been using opportunities within CCI’s Public Relations …
CONTINUE READINGCybersecurity Education Leading to A Career in Cyber Defense
Do you have a passion for creatively tackling difficult tasks? Are you able to analyze situations critically? Do you have a desire to constantly learn new things? If you said yes to any of those questions, then you may be suited for a career in cybersecurity! CCI’s School of Information has an incredible cybersecurity curriculum …
CONTINUE READINGAshley Dias Named Automotive News’ 40 Under 40
CCI’s alumni are constantly making us proud and Ashley Dias (’12, B.S. Information, Communication, and Technology) is no different. She was named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40 for 2020. The publication discusses top news in the automotive industry and this feature highlights 40 individuals who have made significant contributions to their companies and …
CONTINUE READINGMarcia Mardis Recognized by Provost
Recently, iSchool professor Dr. Marcia A. Mardis, was recognized by Provost Sally McRorie for receiving a Fulbright Core Award from the Council of International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). FSU makes it a priority to reward faculty who receive the highest levels of recognition in academia. Following Top American Research Universities (TARU), a system set up …
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