Human at the Center: 2026 CCI Research Summit Explores AI Research in Communication and Healthcare

The 2026 CCI AI Research Summit “Human at the Center” brought together Florida State University faculty, researchers and students on Friday, October 23, at the Turnbull Conference Center to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in research, communication and everyday life.  Throughout the day, attendees participated in faculty panel discussions, technology competitions and a …

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FSU Partners With Special Olympics Florida to Expand Access to Health Screenings

Florida State University students and faculty provided health and wellness screenings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Arc Big Bend in Madison, Fla. on Sept. 23. This was in partnership with Special Olympics Northwest Florida. The hearing screenings focused on identifying potential hearing concerns and connecting participants with follow-up resources when needed.

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SCOM Assistant Professor Braidyn Lazenby Publishes Research on the Stigma GLP-1 Medication Users Face

The rise of GLP-1 medication use over the past decade has transformed societal perceptions of weight loss and created different stigmas surrounding it. Lazenby explores why these stigmas exist and how they influence behavior and communication in her publication, “‘They Call Us Cheaters’: Exploring Stigma Management Communication Strategies During GLP-1 Medication Use.”  “I decided to …

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CCI Faculty Presents Regional Communication Research at FELAFACS and RADAR Conferences in Guatemala

FSU College of Communication and Information (CCI) took the stage in Guatemala as School of Communication (SCOM) faculty joined scholars from across Latin America at the IV Encuentro Regional de Centroamérica de FELAFACS and the IV Congreso de Comunicación RADAR last month. The event, hosted at Universidad Rafael Landívar, served as a critical forum to …

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SCSD Professor Creates Hands-On Healthcare Learning for USSTRIDE Students

Dr. Selena Snowden, a professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders, is helping future healthcare professionals explore the importance of hearing health through hands-on learning and mentorship. In collaboration with the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA), Snowden is hosting a series of experiential learning workshops for students in the Undergraduate Science Students Together …

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Dr. Zhe He Elected as Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics

Dr. Zhe He, Professor in the School of Information, has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI). Dr. He was elected alongside just 21 other colleagues this year, joining a highly exclusive group of researchers who represent leading academic medical centers and health systems across the country. The honor …

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