COMM 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 …

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COMM 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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Zeigler inducted into FSU Circle of Gold

Mark Zeigler, a research associate and instructor in the School of Communication, was inducted into Florida State University’s Circle of Gold on April 12 prior to the football spring game. The award, given by the FSU Alumni Association, was created in 1993 to recognize FSU alumni and friends who, through their service and achievements, personify …

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iSchool alumna wins Palm Beach County Teacher of the Year Award

Florida State University School of Information alumna Michelle Gunning was named this year’s Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year for Palm Beach County. Gunning graduated from the iSchool with a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies and a Project LEAD specialist degree in 2008. She is now a media specialist at …

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School of Communication celebrates the life of alumnus John D. Chang with room dedication

Family and friends of late School of Communication alumnus, John D. Chang (’85, Media Production), gathered for a room dedication on Feb. 28, 2014.  What had previously been known as UCD 2401 is now named the John D. Chang Media Production Lab.  In his honor, a plaque is displayed outside the room and a scholarship in his …

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COMM alumna excels in career thanks to IMC degree

Florida State University School of Communication alumna Ashley Hanania credits the Integrated Marketing Communication program and its graduate certificate in project management for the success she’s found as an associate director at MECLABS, a research lab focused on helping business leaders get better use out of sales and marketing technology and resources. “Looking back, had it not been for …

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iSchool alumnus named Blake Library manager

The Martin County Library System recently promoted Florida State University School of Information alumnus Justin de la Cruz to the manager of Blake Library in Stuart, Fla. After earning a Master of Science in Library & Information Studies in 2012, de la Cruz was hired in as the Digital Literacy Librarian at the Peter & …

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