School of Communication Science and Disorders’ (SCSD) Assistant Professor Dr. Kari Lien showcased her expertise in cleft palate and craniofacial research at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) 2026 Annual Meeting this spring, serving as an invited panelist, co-presenting an instructional course, and engaging with researchers and clinicians from across the country. Dr. Lien …
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SCSD’s Dr. Kari Lien Speaks on National Panel on Women in Craniofacial Research at ACPA 2026 Annual Meeting
SCSD’s Dr. Dillon Pruett Presents on VRK2 Gene and Stuttering at Molecular Psychiatry Conference in Hawaii
Dr. Dillon Pruett, Assistant Professor at the School of Communication Science and Disorders, presented at the Molecular Psychiatry Association conference from March 29 to April 1 in Lihue, Hawaii. His research, titled “The Gene VRK2 is Implicated in Genome-Wide Analyses of Stuttering, Language, and Rhythm Traits,” focused on findings from genetic analyses of stuttering involving …
CONTINUE READINGDr. Richard Morris Retires After Nearly Four Decades of Shaping SCSD at FSU
After nearly four decades of teaching, mentoring, and advancing the field of speech science at Florida State University (FSU), Dr. Richard Morris is retiring from the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD). His career is defined by innovation, student engagement, and a deep commitment to preparing future clinicians. Morris joined the College of Communication …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Faculty and Students Recognized at FSU Graduate Student Excellence Celebration
Each year, Florida State University (FSU) graduate students and faculty are recognized at the Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence for their achievements and dedication within their field. The event honors excellence in student leadership, research, mentorship, and teaching, and receiving recognition in any of these categories is considered a significant achievement. Among the recipients, the College …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD’s Dr. Sana Tibi’s Sabbatical Work Advances Understanding of Arabic Literacy
Florida State University (FSU) awarded Dr. Sana Tibi, Associate Professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), a sabbatical for the Spring 2026 term. The Office of Faculty Development and Advancement provides faculty with a sabbatical, to support research recognition, professional advancement, and academic growth. Among faculty awarded one-semester sabbaticals was Dr. …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Celebrates Students and Faculty at Annual Honors and Awards Ceremony
Each spring, the College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosts its annual Honors and Awards Ceremony to recognize the outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and dedication of its students and faculty. The event celebrates the hard work and innovation shaping the CCI community. The Dean of the College, Michelle Kazmer, said, “The annual Honors and Awards Recognition Ceremony is a special occasion where …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Director Dr. Patrick Merle to join the 2026 Scripps Howard Leadership Academy
Dr. Patrick F. Merle, Director of the School of Communication, has been selected to take part in the 2026 Scripps Howard Leadership Academy hosted by Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. “I am truly honored and excited to be part of this selective group,” he said. “It will be enriching, and rejuvenating,” Dr. Merle added. …
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