After a 50-year career as a professor, Dr. Michael Cornett has recently retired. He obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. from the College of Communication in 1969. In high school, Cornett was drawn to law, particularly because he was an avid debater and the courtroom excited him. During his undergraduate education at Ottawa University, he was …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
CCI Alumnus Dr. Michael Cornett Retires After Teaching 50 Years
SCOM Alumna and Entrepreneur Establishes Study Abroad Scholarship
A new scholarship is available to School of Communication students participating in Florida State’s Communication and Media in Florence study abroad program. School of Communication alumna and entrepreneur, Victoria Carlton, has established a scholarship through her business, Carlton Creative Company, to help cover the costs associated with studying abroad for students who participate in the program.
CONTINUE READINGThe Speakers Bureau Adds Three New Speakers
Three College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni have been added to the Speakers Bureau: Herneshia Dukes, Alexa Nikiforou, and Ryan McCormick. The Speakers Bureau is a collection of alumni and industry professionals that are available to professors and student groups for presentations, class discussions, and other speaking opportunities. The speakers offer their real-world experience …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Diana Haneski is Honored with the “I Love My Librarian” Award
School of Information (iSchool) alumna Diana Haneski (MLIS ’98) has been honored with the “I Love My Librarian” award for going above and beyond as a librarian at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The American Library Association (ALA) honors 10 librarians each year who make a difference within their library community. “I’ve always loved this …
CONTINUE READINGAlumni Spotlight: Ahli Moore Hosts Annual Student/Alumni Networking Event
School of Communication alumnus Ahli Moore recently organized this year’s “Speed Networking with Alumni,” an annual event hosted by FSU’s Black Alumni Network that presents students with networking advice and mentorship from an array of alumni. Moore brought this event to fruition with the help of leading project manager Saisha Delevoe.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Nanette Schimpf Hosts Current FPRA Students, Offers Industry Advice
Florida State’s chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently visited The Moore Agency for their semesterly local agency visit, where they were hosted by Nanette Schimpf, a School of Communication alumna.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumnus Alan Harkness Named Georgia’s Public Library Director of the Year
Alan Harkness (MLS ‘90) was named Georgia’s Public Library Director of the Year on December 5, 2023. Harkness is the current director at Chattahoochee Valley Libraries in Columbus, Georgia. He was recognized locally on February 12 and will be celebrated at the Capitol in Atlanta on March 11, where the Governor and the State Librarian officially …
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