In June 2026, Shelly Joines (B.S. ‘07) was named a Top 3 finalist for the Innovator Award at the Women on Fire Awards. This event is presented by Tallahassee Woman Magazine and honors local female innovators, business owners, and trailblazers within different professions and industries. “Receiving this recognition fills me with gratitude of what …
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SCOM Alumna Shelly Joines Recognized as Finalist for The Tallahassee Woman Magazine Women on Fire Awards
SCOM Alumnus Christopher Waldeck Receives Golden Ticket at Netflix’s Kill Tony
Comedian and entertainer Christopher Waldeck (B.S. ’13) appeared on Kill Tony this past April and received the Golden Ticket, a recognition that gives comedians a guaranteed spot to return to the show and showcase their work. Kill Tony is a live stand-up comedy show and podcast that features aspiring or amateur comedians who must perform …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumni Working Abroad in London
This past May, Dean Michelle Kazmer of the College of Communication and Information (CCI) traveled to London, where she caught up with CCI alumni Dr. Arif Dagli, Dr. Ummuhan Yesil, and Gianna Mitchell. The visit highlighted the many ways alumni are building careers and making a global impact. Gianna Mitchell, a CCI graduate who received …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumnus Johnathan Butler Gains Recognition for Sport-Tech Startup
Johnathan Butler, a College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumnus with a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication from Florida State University, recently participated in the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s TakeOff Accelerator program for his Sport-Tech startup, Scoreworthy. Scoreworthy allows sports fans to earn exclusive rewards and experiences from local small businesses during gameday matches …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD’s Dr. Sladjana Lukic Receives A $50,000 Grant for Research in Stroke Aphasia
Dr. Sladjana Lukic, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) and Director of the Neurobiology of Language and Behavior Lab at Florida State University (FSU), has been awarded a $50,000 Clinical Catalyst Grant from the FSU Office of Research to support her clinical research in stroke aphasia. The Clinical Catalyst grant …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Graduates Recognized at Annual Honors Medallion Ceremony
The College of Communication & Information (CCI) was well represented at Florida State University’s (FSU) annual Honors Medallion Ceremony, where students are recognized for earning University Honors, Honors in the Major, and Outstanding Senior Scholar distinctions. This year, FSU awarded 548 medallions to graduates for their academic milestones completed during their college career. Among the …
CONTINUE READINGCCI’s School of Communication Selected to Host the 2029 AEJMC Southeast Colloquium
The College of Communication and Information’s School of Communication (SCOM) has been selected to host the 2029 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Southeast Colloquium. This event, held annually, offers opportunities for journalism and mass communication faculty and students to share and discuss their research as well as network. “I think it’s …
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