Since graduating in 2010, Lisa has spent eight of the past eleven years working in the non-profit sector, and currently works at the American Heart Association. She credits CCI with helping her to develop her problem-solving skills. In particular, she is thankful to Dr. Jennifer Proffitt, who served as her mentor during her senior year, …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
CCI Graduate Lisa Primiani Recognized as a Notable Nole
CCI Graduate Mike Mitchell Recognized as a Notable Nole
Having completed his undergraduate degree in Economics here at Florida State in 2013, Mike returned to his alma mater in 2016 as a staff member in the FSU Office of Research Development, where he also began his master’s program at CCI. Mike credits Dr. Jessica Wendorf Muhamad, his mentor in the Public Interest Media and Communication …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Graduate Dara Cohen Recognized as a Notable Nole
Shortly after graduating from Florida State, Dara began her career with MGM Resorts, where she gained a wealth of experience executing live events. Recently, Dara accepted a new position at MGM Resorts as the Director of Regional Corporate Communications in Washington D.C., where she develops communication strategies across eight regional properties. Dara is thankful for …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Leadership Board Member Spearheads the Lawrence C. Dennis Endowment for Student Success
A generous lead gift from CCI Leadership Board member Linda Alexionok has led to the creation of the Lawrence C. Dennis Endowment for Student Success.
CONTINUE READINGDr. Marilyn Young Honored at Circle of Gold Awards
CCI Leadership Board member Marilyn Young has received the Circle of Gold Award from the FSU Alumni Association.
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumna Appointed Assistant Director of the Invisible Histories Project
CCI Alumna Dawn Betts-Green has been appointed as the Assistant Director of the Invisible Histories Project. The Invisible Histories Project was created in February of 2018 in order to locate and preserve historical artifacts relating to the LGBTQ+ community in the Southern United States. They act as a liaison between the LGBTQ+ community and various …
CONTINUE READINGFSU iSchool Alumna Recognized as Hazel Harvey Peace Endowed Professor of Children’s Library Services
FSU iSchool Alumna Dr. Daniella Smith has been awarded the Hazel Harvey Peace Endowed Professorship by the University of North Texas. After earning her Ph.D. from Florida State University, Dr. Smith joined the University of North Texas in 2010. She currently serves as the Director of the Information Science Ph.D. program. Her research interests include …
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