When Ariya Massoudi first stepped on to the Florida State University (FSU) campus, he had one goal: aid athletes in the form of medicine. But life had a different direction for Massoudi.
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Mainstream media stories about CCI faculty, staff, students and programs, usually published as a result of a CCI press release.
SCOM Alumnus Ariya Massoudi and His Journey to ESPN
Dr. Tricia Montgomery Elected as President of CAPCSD
Dr. Tricia Montgomery, Director of Clinical Education in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), was recently voted President of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Science and Disorders (CAPCSD).
CONTINUE READINGFSU’s Resident Foodie Zach Heng Becomes First-time Restaurant Owner
Zach Heng is an FSU information technology (IT) alumni and a self- proclaimed foodie that has become a co-owner of the restaurant, Yunnan By Potomac, with his partner Chef Shao Bruce.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Student Attends International Conference
Master’s student Allison Rollins attended “Music, Research, and Activism II: Solidarities and Urgencies”, an international conference held at the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland, from May 14–16, 2025. As an interdisciplinary conference, it was a prime opportunity for Rollins to gain connections in other career fields. “In every presentation I attended, I saw connections …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Staff Member Awarded Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award
Elaine Howard, Program Manager for Strategic Projects and Community Engagement with the College of Communication and Information, received the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award from Florida State University.
CONTINUE READINGDamon Steffens Seminole 100 Spotlight: Celebrating Leadership and Excellence
The Seminole 100 is a distinguished list that celebrates 100 of the fastest growing alumni owned and led businesses this past year. This year, one of the honorees includes Damon Steffens (B.S. ‘04), managing partner of Canopy Management Consulting Group. “This award is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the hard work and dedication …
CONTINUE READINGFSU iSchool’s MSIT Program Ranked #8 by U.S. News & World Report for 2025 Best Online Programs
Written by Jeremiah Coca The Florida State University School of Information’s online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program continues to excel as a leader in online education, again earning a spot among the nation’s Top 10. Ranked No. 8 overall, No. 6 among public universities, and No. 5 for veterans by U.S. News …
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