On February 1, 2025, Dr. Catherine Johnson from the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) spoke at the 26th Annual Southeastern Regional Sertoma Conference. Sertoma is an organization dedicated to improving hearing health. Johnson’s talk emphasized the connection between hearing, brain health, and quality of life as we age. Her presentation, titled “Healthy Hearing …
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News about the faculty of all schools comprising the the FSU College of Communication & Information
SCSD Professor Serves as Featured Speaker at Sertoma Conference
SCOM Students Explore New Possibilities in Filmmaking
Students in Dr. Andy Opel’s Immersive Media Production class stepped into a new world in the FSU Immersive Media Dome.
CONTINUE READINGCelebrating CCI Faculty Promotions in 2025
The College of Communication & Information (CCI) congratulates the following faculty members on their recent promotions!
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Embarks on 9th Annual Help Guatemala Hear Trip
From February 3-7, School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) students, faculty, and alumni traveled to Guatemala for the annual Help Guatemala Hear service trip. Led by Dr. Selena Snowden, their initiative targets outreach and training for future professionals by providing hearing services to the community abroad. During the trip, the audiology team contributed over 140 hours of training and service, providing hearing healthcare to 214 patients, including 62 returning individuals. They fit 174 hearing aids, performed ear cleanings, and fit a bone-anchored hearing aid.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Assistant Professor Publishes Article on AI-Scripted Responses to Crises
The International Journal of Strategic Communication published a study on artificial intelligence and crisis communication authored by Dr. Elizabeth Ray and Dr. Patrick Merle professors in the School of Communication, and Kaylin Lane, a doctoral student. “Increasingly, professionals in communication are using AI to develop written statements,” Ray said. “We wanted to see if people …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Assistant Professor Receives Research Grant
School of Communication Assistant Professor, Yin Yang, has been awarded a $20,000 First Year Assistant Professor (FYAP) Grant by the Council on Research and Creativity (CRC). The grant, which runs from May to August 2025, will support her research on how narratives about personal experiences with bullying influence readers’ perceptions and their willingness to provide support.
CONTINUE READING12 CCI Projects in FSU’s Great Give 2025
Florida State University’s (FSU) Great Give is a university-wide day of giving that supports our exemplary students, faculty, and groups across campus. FSU’s Great Give will begin on Wednesday, March 5, at midnight and will continue for 24 hours. We encourage you to consider making an online donation to support the great work happening at …
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