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. …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
JD Doughney Returns to FSU as 2025 Seminole 100 Keynote Speaker
Alumni 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 READINGiSchool Alumnus Published in PLOS ONE Journal
The PLOS ONE peer-reviewed journal added a study by School of Information (iSchool) alumnus Muhamad Prabu Wibowo and iSchool associate professor Lorri Mon to their publication. The study, “Investigating the Practices and Preferences of Health Scholars in Sharing Open Research Data,” explores how health researchers engage with sharing open research data, their motivations, and the challenges they face.
CONTINUE READING12 CCI Projects in FSU’s Great Give 2025
Florida State University’s (FSU) Great Give is a university-wide day of giving that supports our exemplary students, faculty, and groups across campus. FSU’s Great Give will begin on Wednesday, March 5, at midnight and will continue for 24 hours. We encourage you to consider making an online donation to support the great work happening at …
CONTINUE READINGAlumni Spotlight: Dr. Mariam Shaikh
Dr. Mariam Shaikh, who serves as the United Nations (UN) Communications Advisor to the President of the General Assembly, is also a Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication alumna. Shaikh credits the School with instilling key skills and insights that helped her get to where she is today.
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Alumna Michelle B. Griffin Releases New Book
Michelle B. Griffin, a School of Communication alumna, recently launched Position Yourself: The Four-Step Roadmap to Know, Show, and Grow Your Personal Brand Authority on January 31, 2025. This is her second book, following the success of The LinkedIn Branding Book, which was released in 2022. With two decades of experience in communications, public relations, …
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