Samantha Murphy, a School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, recently stepped into an exciting new role at Mekanic, an agency dedicated to helping purpose-driven organizations turn ambitious goals into actionable strategies. With a dynamic background spanning creative agencies, e-commerce brands, and large associations, Murphy brings a wealth of experience to her new position as Marketing Director. …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
SCOM Alumna Samantha Murphy Promoted to Marketing Director at Mekanic
SCOM Alumna Amanda Wiggins Recognized Among BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region
School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, Amanda Wiggins, was recently selected to represent the Marana Chamber of Commerce on BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region! The summer issue honors and highlights prominent female leaders and innovators within Southern Arizona. “It means a great deal to me to represent my community, my family and our …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Ashley Rutstein Named at Adweek Creative 100 for Stuff About Advertising
“Curiosity. Variety. Drive.” That’s how iSchool alumna Ashley Rutstein describes her journey as the founder of Stuff About Advertising, a creative platform and media brand focused on analyzing real-world campaigns, offering practical career advice and demystifying the advertising industry. What started as a fun TikTok project during quarantine in 2020 quickly took off. By sharing …
CONTINUE READINGFrom Teacher to Entrepreneur: SCSD Alumnus Michael Zavison Expands Access to Swallowing Care
Michael Zavison, a School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) alumnus, former teacher and speech-language pathologist (SLP), turned a firsthand clinical challenge into a business. As the founder of Zavison Swallow Solutions, he is working to improve access to swallowing evaluations across the Florida Panhandle. For Zavison, the work is about more than clinical care; …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students and Faculty Present at STARS and GMiS Conference in New Mexico
College of Communication and Information students brought their research, leadership and innovation to the national stage in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where STARS Alliance members Courtney Stokes, Tanya Raphael and Ellie Webb presented their work at the STARS Equinox Conference. Stokes also presented her STARS summer internship research, Vela: Alumni Data Tracking and Engagement Platform, at …
CONTINUE READINGClifford Stokes Jr. Builds Industry Connections Through ReliaQuest
FSU deputy chief information security officer Clifford Stokes Jr. engaged with ReliaQuest as part of the university’s new partnership with the organization. Stokes explored the GreyMatter platform through hands-on labs, interactive scenarios, and case studies while developing skills with other aspects of ReliaQuest with the help of employees and other industry members.
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Alumna Hannah LeBlanc Develops New SLP Platform CodaPath
School of Communication Science and Disorders alumna Hannah LeBlanc and her co-founder Lisa Cross launched CodaPath on Sept. 16. The software platform is designed to help speech-language pathologists manage clinical documentation, track client progress, and share information with clients and families in one central place.
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