Natalie Woods (M.S. ’14, Information) was recognized with the “Keeper of the Flame” award by the Western Branch Library Support Association on March 18, 2025. The award is presented to individuals who carry on the legacy of historian Mr. Walter Hutchins, “A dear friend who was always super supportive of me in my time as …
CONTINUE READINGCategory: CCI Alumni News
News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
iSchool Alumna Awarded Keeper of the Flame
Transfer Student Success Class Presents a Guest Speaker Series
Betsy Crawford’s Transfer Student Success Class will host five guest speakers this semester. The class is designed to engage students who have transferred to Florida State University (FSU) from a community college or other university and are majoring in a program in the College of Communication and Information (CCI). Students meet weekly with peer mentors …
CONTINUE READINGCollege of Communication and Information Hosts Leadership 2025 Conference
The College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosted its 12th annual Leadership Conference on March 4, 2025, at the Florida State University Alumni Center, bringing together speakers, volunteers, and attendees of all backgrounds to inspire, learn, and engage. The event hosted multiple sessions featuring 26 student, faculty, and alumnae speakers. Panel topics were selected from a survey of last year’s attendees.
CONTINUE READINGAlumni Spotlight: Lauren Pechwasser
Former Florida State University School of Communication (SCOM) student Lauren Pechwasser is a producer, director of photography and editor at NBCUniversal.
CONTINUE READINGJD Doughney Returns to FSU as 2025 Seminole 100 Keynote Speaker
John (JD) Doughney, an accomplished alumnus of the College of Communication and Information (CCI), was selected as the keynote speaker for the prestigious 2025 Seminole 100 ceremony on February 22, 2025. As a successful business leader, he spoke about what the Seminole 100 recognizes and values, celebrating 100 of the fastest-growing alumni-led or alumni-owned businesses. …
CONTINUE READINGAlumni Feature: Sarah Morris
For Sarah Morris, the versatility of a communication degree was the key to unlocking many career possibilities. As an undergraduate at Florida State University’s School of Communication, she was involved in Ad Club, Arrowhead Advertising, and the Director’s Ambassador program—gaining hands-on experience that shaped her career.
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Embarks on 9th Annual Help Guatemala Hear Trip
From February 3-7, School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) students, faculty, and alumni traveled to Guatemala for the annual Help Guatemala Hear service trip. Led by Dr. Selena Snowden, their initiative targets outreach and training for future professionals by providing hearing services to the community abroad. During the trip, the audiology team contributed over 140 hours of training and service, providing hearing healthcare to 214 patients, including 62 returning individuals. They fit 174 hearing aids, performed ear cleanings, and fit a bone-anchored hearing aid.
CONTINUE READING