“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” is the age-old mantra, but few are able to find their true calling in life. Alumnus Michael Bane (‘10) has found his calling and he’s chasing it. Until recently, Bane had been living a double life. He worked in information technology security …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
iSchool alumnus releases FSU themed video
COMM alumna promoted to VP of Miami PR Firm
Caroline Underwood, School of Communication alumna (’06), has been promoted to Vice President of Kreps DeMaria Public Relations and Marketing. The promotion comes after six years as an Account Director for the company. A native of Miami, Underwood returned after graduating magna cum laude from Florida State with a B.A. in Communication and double minor in …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumnus wins ALE Rising Star Award
Dr. Dan Jenkins was recently honored at the Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) Conference. At the annual conference, ALE presented Jenkins with the 2014 ALE Rising Star Award. According to his nominator, his most endearing quality is his passion. “He exudes a contagious spirit, which motivates his colleagues and me.” The award highlights an ALE …
CONTINUE READINGCCI alumnus Dr. Plato Smith awarded fellowship
Dr. Plato L. Smith II, recent graduate of Florida State University, has accepted a fellowship at University of New Mexico’s (UNM) College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences. Dr. Plato Smith has been chosen for a fellowship at University of New Mexico. After defending his dissertation “Exploring the Data Management and Curation Practices of Scientists …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumnus hits gold in California
Some students spend their summer break soaking up the sun. Nick Lively wasn’t one of them. Lively recently graduated from Florida State University in with a degree in Digital Media Production. Through the LATE program, he went to Los Angeles to intern for the summer. Before he left the Sunshine State, he clocked over 250 …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool alumna focuses on giving back to Florida State, Up with People
Elaine Crepeau has enjoyed a lengthy and diverse career as a librarian, and now she is focusing on giving back to two of the entities that made a profound impact on her life – Florida State University and Up with People. Crepeau, a two-time Florida State alumna, serves on the College of Communication & Information …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumna uses career skills to launch charity
Florida State University College of Communication & Information alumna Danielle Skeen is a busy advertising professional, who uses her free time to run The Star Boutique, Inc., a charity-driven, pop-up shop that provides clothing, shoes, accessories, makeovers and workshops in self-esteem to underprivileged, teen girls who are affected by homelessness in New York City. Skeen …
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