The College of Communication and Information was recently represented at two conferences: the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) convention in Boston, Massachusetts, in late March and the Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) convention in Houston, Texas, in early April. Betsy Crawford, CCI’s Development Coordinator, staffed a table at both conferences to introduce the College’s graduate programs …
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CCI at ECA and SSCA Conventions
SCSD Graduate Student Wins Master’s in Four Competition
On April 3, 2024, School of Communication Science Disorders (SCSD) graduate student Korrin Sheahan won first place in Florida State University’s fifth annual Master’s in Four competition. Master’s in Four is a research communication competition where six graduate students presented their research in under four minutes to effectively convey complex research topics in an appropriate …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Hosts Research Day for Students, Faculty, and Staff
On April 5, the College of Communication and Information (CCI) Research and Creative Activities Committee hosted its third annual CCI Research and Creative Activities Day for faculty, staff, and doctoral students. The theme this year was “Partnerships & Innovation.” CCI Alumnus and former Assistant Director of the Office of Research Development Mike Mitchell facilitated the …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students Travel to Tampa to Network with Major Companies
In late February, students from the College traveled to Tampa, Florida, to meet with three major companies: Reliaquest, Citibank, and Raymond James. They also attended Synapse Summit to connect with Florida innovators. During these networking trips, students meet recruiters and experience each company’s culture. Students also connect with College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumnus Dr. Michael Cornett Retires After Teaching 50 Years
After a 50-year career as a professor, Dr. Michael Cornett has recently retired. He obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. from the College of Communication in 1969. In high school, Cornett was drawn to law, particularly because he was an avid debater and the courtroom excited him. During his undergraduate education at Ottawa University, he was …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Students Present at FURC
Two School of Communication Science & Disorders (SCSD) students, Faith Collins and Ellie Helgeson, presented their research at the 2024 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) in February. FURC is one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country. Collins presented “Measuring morphological complexity in teachers’ instructional dialogues,” a project she collaborated on with SCSD …
CONTINUE READINGThe Speakers Bureau Adds Three New Speakers
Three College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni have been added to the Speakers Bureau: Herneshia Dukes, Alexa Nikiforou, and Ryan McCormick. The Speakers Bureau is a collection of alumni and industry professionals that are available to professors and student groups for presentations, class discussions, and other speaking opportunities. The speakers offer their real-world experience …
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