School of Communication Alumna Krista Witiak Awarded Emmy

School of Communication alumna Krista Witiak was awarded an Emmy for her series “Outdoor Colorado!” The series was awarded in the Lifestyle/Magazine/Informational/Instructional – Short Form Content category at the 2024 Emmys on July 20. Witiak won alongside her photojournalist, Ray Harless. “This win acknowledges the countless hours and effort I’ve put into the Outdoor Colorado series. This marks a significant milestone in my career, and I can only imagine the doors and new opportunities that it opens up,” Witiak said. 

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iSchool Alumnus Sang Hoo Oh Starts New Role as Assistant Professor

iSchool Alumnus Starts New Role as Assistant Professor

Dr. Sang Hoo Oh, a School of Information alumnus, recently joined Catholic University of America’s faculty as a tenure-track assistant professor after finishing his postdoctoral research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). When a position that aligned with his research interests in AI policy and ethics became available at a university with a prestigious …

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Celebrating Florida Library Association Award Winners From The College

A School of Information alumnus Joseph Dellosa (M.S. ‘23) and current Information master’s student Jazmin Jimenez were awarded Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards earlier this year. FLA awards honor different individuals, organizations, and additional library supporters who extend help to their library system. Dellosa and Jimenez were both awarded The Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award which recognizes an individual or group for their outstanding program creation which offers direct service to youth through a measurable impact.

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CCI Students Present at National Technology Conference

From June 26-30, ten College of Communication and Information (CCI) students and one CCI alumna presented at the National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference in Orlando, Florida. The students who attended, all members of the FSU Students & Technology in Academia, Research, and Service (STARS) alliance, presented in seven sessions addressing collaboration, leadership, and teamwork to audiences of over 1,000 TSA members from all around the country.

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iSchool Alumna Dr. Aisha Johnson Named a 2024 Mover and Shaker

Aisha Johnson Named 2024 Shaker and Mover

Dr. Aisha Johnson (MLIS ’09, PhD ’15), distinguished alumna of the College of Communication and Information, was named a 2024 Mover and Shaker for her contributions to the Library and Information Sciences profession. “Movers and Shakers” awards are granted to leaders with a record of excellence in their work, civic engagement, and philanthropic efforts.

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