Three recent doctoral graduates from Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information have been hired to faculty positions at institutions around the nation. Amelia Gibson, who earned her Ph.D. last December from the School of Information, has accepted a position as assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
CCI doctoral graduates secure faculty positions around the nation
iSchool alumna receives University of Alabama teaching award
Florida State University School of Information alumna Melissa Johnston was awarded the University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies’ Student Advisory Council Teaching Recognition Award at the School’s Honors Day held April 4. Students nominate faculty members for the award by writing letters to describe why the faculty member should win the award …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool alumna embarks on Appalachian Trail adventure
Florida State University School of Information alumna Mary Jeanes is in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as she attempts to hike the Appalachian Trail in its entirety this summer. The Appalachian Trail is one of the longest continuously marked footpath in the world, measuring approximately 2,180 miles in length. The Trail goes through 14 …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alum elected vice president of Southwest Florida Museum of History Foundation Board
Florida State University School of Communication alum Carlos A. Kelly has been elected vice president of the Southwest Florida Museum of History Foundation Board. The museum is located in Fort Myers, Fla. Kelly received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1993) and his law degree from Emory University (J.D., …
CONTINUE READINGFormer iSchool professor Eliza Dresang passes away
Former Florida State University School of Information professor Eliza T. Dresang passed away on April 21 at the age of 72. Dresang joined Florida State’s School of Information as an associate professor in 1996 and was named the Eliza Atkins Gleason Professorship in 2004. She remained at Florida State until 2009. At Florida State, Dresang won …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumna enjoys successful career in higher education
School of Communication alumna Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson’s experiences as an undergraduate at Florida State University ultimately led her to a successful career in higher education and fundraising. O’Flannery Anderson is currently serving as Vice President for Advancement and Community Relations at Nova Southeastern University, but it was internship opportunities with the Student Alumni Association …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumnus to speak at FSU spring commencement
It took a little luck and some big risks, but Florida State University School of Communication alumnus Jamie Linden successfully found his passion as a movie screenwriter. Linden, who graduated in 2001 with a double major in media production and marketing, will be a commencement speaker at Florida State University’s spring graduation on May 2. …
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