iSchool doctoral grad accepts faculty position at Texas Woman’s University

Aaron J. Elkins, a recent doctoral graduate of Florida State University’s School of Information, accepted a position as an assistant professor at Texas Woman’s University’s School of Library and Information Studies beginning in August. Elkins, who successfully defended his dissertation on June 23 and will officially graduate Aug. 2, will be teaching Librarians as Instructional …

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COMM alumnus wins Daytime Emmy Award

At just 22 years old and only one year after earning his bachelor’s degree, Florida State University School of Communication alumnus Steven Rodriguez can proudly list “Emmy-winner” on his résumé. Rodriguez, a producer for the Spanish-language morning show “Un Nuevo Dia” which airs on the Telemundo Network, was a part of a team that won …

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COMM alumnus looks to establish partnership between Raycom Media and CCI

Florida State University School of Communication alumnus Collin Gaston recently returned to campus to tour his former college and help set up a pipeline for internships and employment with his employer, Raycom Media.  Gaston, who once led Florida State’s student section in cheers at Seminole football home games, is now looking to motivate students in …

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SCSD alumna follows unintended path to career in audiology

Jennifer Lamfers intended to major in criminology upon entering Florida State University.  Then, she walked into the wrong room at freshman orientation. It was a mix-up that made an enduring impression and why Lamfers (B.S. ’06) urges current students to keep an open mind when deciding their educational paths. Lamfers had walked into the room …

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COMM alumnae accept prestigious Gracie Award

A pair of Florida State University School of Communication alumnae accepted a Gracie Award® from the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) Foundation on June 11 in New York City for their work through Sachs Media on a campaign against child sexual abuse. Michelle Ubben (M.A. ’88), partner and chief operating officer of Sachs Media, and Jessica …

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iSchool alumna to receive 2014 Beta Phi Mu Award

Florida State University School of Information alumna Beth M. Paskoff will receive the 2014 Beta Phi Mu Award, given annually to a library school faculty member or to an individual for distinguished service to education for librarianship, on June 29 at the http://ala.org/. Paskoff, who earned her doctorate from Florida State in 1989, has served …

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