Category: CCI in the News

Mainstream media stories about CCI faculty, staff, students and programs, usually published as a result of a CCI press release.

Study on Community Resilience to Disaster Awarded NSF CIVIC Grant

Posted by Leah Abounader on

Florida State University College of Communication and Information (CCI) Associate Dean for Research and School of Information Professor Marcia A. Mardis is leading a cross-campus team of researchers in a new National Science Foundation Civic Innovation Challenge (NSF CIVIC) project titled “Rural Resiliency Hubs: A Planning Approach to Addressing the Resiliency Divide.” The project began in January …

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FSU to Host Seventh Annual South Asian Media & Cultural Studies Conference

Posted by Stephanie Vivirito on
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Florida State University will host its seventh annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference (SAMCS) virtually Feb. 4-6. The annual SAMCS conference is an alliance of scholars, academicians and practitioners dedicated to fostering greater understanding of the South Asia region’s issues and global importance. This year’s theme, “South Asia: Beyond Borders,” is focused on sharing the …

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Leadership Alumni Series Connects Students with Industry

Posted by Ebrahim Randeree on

The Alumni Leadership Series was formally launched this fall with a focus on connecting students with recent alumni. Ebe Randeree, Associate Dean in the College, seized the opportunity. He said that “It has been tough for students to expand their network, visit employers, and attend career fairs. Going virtual presented an opportunity to expand our …

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