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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SCOM Alumna Cindy McGovern Releases Her Third Book, “The Permission Mission”
SCOM 2026 Ph.D. Cohort Graduates Take Career Next Steps Around the Country
The School of Communication’s (SCOM) graduating Ph.D. cohort is taking the next step in their academic careers, accepting faculty and research positions at universities across the country. Among the graduates, Akansha Kharkwal accepted a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sun Young “Sunny” Park accepted a postdoctoral fellowship …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Shelly Joines Recognized as Finalist for The Tallahassee Woman Magazine Women on Fire Awards
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 …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool alumna Dr. Dania Bilal to receive 2026 ASIS&T Watson Davis Award for Service
School of Information alumna Dr. Dania Bilal has been named the recipient of the 2026 Watson Davis Award for Service, one of the Association for Information Science and Technology’s (ASIS&T) highest honors. The award recognizes members who have demonstrated sustained leadership and made significant, lasting contributions to the organization’s governance, chapters, special interest groups, committees, …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM 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 READINGiSchool Alumnus Clifford Stokes, Jr. Shares Digital Forensics Expertise at Rocky Mountain Cybersecurity Symposium
School of Information alumnus Clifford Stokes, Jr. was among experts sharing strategies on digital forensics during the Rocky Mountain Cybersecurity Symposium from June 17-18, 2026.
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 …
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