Erin Kelley was one of the few women in the Information Studies program when she graduated in 2002. During her four years at Florida State, she took every course she could in database structure, software engineering and programming. Her hard work paid off and today Erin is the owner of a thriving company, Simply Smart Technology, which …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
iSchool Alumna Erin Kelley redefines Tech Management
iSchool Alumna named University Librarian at Columbia University
Ann D. Thorton is no stranger to the College of Communication and Information (CCI). She graduated from the MLIS program in 1994 and was honored as the School of Information’s Distinguished Alumni in 2013. Her career’s success has been great, including working as the director of the New York Public Libraries, the largest public library …
CONTINUE READINGTaRhonda Harvey Mixes Passion and IT with Kolmio Global
Technology was rapidly changing when TaRhonda Harvey made the decision to get into Information Technology. It was during the era when beepers were disappearing and cell phones were becoming the new norm. The male-dominated field didn’t phase TaRhonda and today, she helps businesses build their brand and website through her company, Kolmio Global, LLC. Since graduating with …
CONTINUE READINGJenny Knipe interns at the Rachael Ray Show
It started in summer 2014 when Jenny Knipe was looking for an internship to boost her resume. Graduation was two semester away, in spring 2015, and she knew she needed experience to make her an attractive hire post-grad. She landed an internship with Edelman, the world’s largest public relations firm, and moved to New York …
CONTINUE READINGFrom Marching Chief to Marine Officer– Meet COMM Alum Mitch Bishop
Major Mitchell Bishop, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, has earned numerous titles in civilian and military occupation since graduating with a Bachelor’s in Communication in 2004. After attending law school, the Naval Justice School and completing the Expeditionary Warfare School (DEP), Bishop has successfully attained the necessary skills to be a leader and a lawyer. While at Florida …
CONTINUE READINGMeet Alumnus Ed Stephen: CNN Executive Leader, Media Expert
Ed Stephen has always been a media guy at heart. While studying Communications at Florida State in the early 1990s, he worked at local TV stations WCTV and WFSU. “Broadcast TV has always sorta been my thing,” Stephen said. “Now it’s more about local media. “Now” is CNN – the cable network in nearly every …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM Alumnus Nic Stoltzfus contributes to book and documentary “Coastal Dune Lakes: Jewels of Florida’s Emerald Coast”
What do you get when you combine the talents of an Emmy-award winner’s son and a degree from FSU Media & Communications Studies program? Something amazing. 2012 MCS undergraduate alumnus, Nic Stoltzfus, is relishing in his latest and greatest accomplishment–the completion of his book and documentary, “Coastal Dune Lakes: Jewel’s of Florida’s Emerald Coast” in Walton …
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