Instructors at the Florida State University (FSU) College of Communication and Information (CCI) come from a variety of professional backgrounds. As they have transitioned into careers in academia, they have continued to draw on those experiences to strengthen their teaching. By bringing real-world knowledge and industry perspectives into the classroom, CCI instructors create meaningful learning …
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CCI Instructors Apply Real-World Experiences in Their Classrooms
SCSD Associate Professor Erin Bush Receives Action Research Network of the Americas Community Development Award
Dr. Erin Bush, an Associate Professor at the School of Communication Science and Disorders, joined Action Research Network of the Americas’ leadership team as its membership chair in 2025. Since then, she has become a primary force in expanding the association’s network, an effort recognized with the ARNA Community Development Award. The ARNA provides …
CONTINUE READINGPh.D. Recipient Dr. Sun Young Park Publishes on Gut Health Advertisement on TikTok
While earning her Ph.D. in Communication Theory and Research from Florida State University’s (FSU) School of Communication, Dr. Sun Young Park collaborated with Drs. Jaejin Lee and Braidyn Lazenby in her publication, “Gut health goes viral: analyzing influencer advertising for dietary supplements on TikTok”. This research examined how TikTok creators discuss gut health and promote …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumnus Fred Maglione Writes Children’s Book
School of Communication alumnus Fred Maglione (B.S. ‘95) released his first children’s book, Apix Discovers Florida State, a book about personal growth and self-acceptance. “When my two boys were very young, we would read children’s books together, and they were great, but I wanted them to see that the real places they love can become …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Victoria Rodrigues Bridges the Gap Between Healthcare and Libraries
Serving communities in Florida, Puerto Rico, and Alabama, Orlando Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization founded over 100 years ago. As a systems librarian, Victoria Rodrigues oversees the organization’s library technology, authentication, e-resource infrastructure, and all the collection elements that enable users to access evidence-based information. “I provide the collections and platforms that make discovery …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Student Sofia Zavala Attends the first-ever Girls Inc. Girls Leading Change Summit in St. Louis
This past July, Sofia Zavala, an incoming Senior at Florida State University (FSU), attended the first-ever Girls Inc. Girls Leading Change Summit in St. Louis, Missouri. “I have been attending Girls Inc. since I was a little girl, and I have a very deep love for it,” said Zavala. “I think it’s a great organization …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Cindy McGovern Releases Her Third Book, “The Permission Mission”
Cindy McGovern (Ph.D, School of Communication, FSU), a 2026 CCI Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, released her new book, The Permission Mission. The Wall Street Journal best-selling author and CEO has witnessed people limit their own potential by believing they need permission to pursue the goals and opportunities they want. With this book, she breaks …
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