Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information (CCI) partnered with the Florida Technology Council (FTC) and the Florida Department of Education (DOE) to host the 2026 Florida Government Leadership and Modernization Summit. The summit brought together government professionals, technology experts, educators and students to exchange ideas, discuss emerging challenges and explore approaches to modernizing …
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CCI Partners with FTC and DOE for 2026 Florida Government Leadership and Modernization Summit
iSchool Alumnus Alan Hanstein Honored with Steve Uhlfelder Humanitarian Award
School of Information (iSchool) alumnus, Alan Hanstein, was honored with the Steve Uhlfelder Humanitarian Award at the Holocaust Education Resource Council’s 15th Remembrance Dinner on October 26th. Hanstein’s award carries personal significance to him. The recognition highlights the connection to Steve Uhlfelder, Hanstein’s mentor and friend, and creates a space for reflection on the lasting …
CONTINUE READINGHuman 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 …
CONTINUE READINGFSU 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.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Samantha Murphy Promoted to Marketing Director at Mekanic
Samantha Murphy, a School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, recently stepped into an exciting new role at Mekanic, an agency dedicated to helping purpose-driven organizations turn ambitious goals into actionable strategies. With a dynamic background spanning creative agencies, e-commerce brands, and large associations, Murphy brings a wealth of experience to her new position as Marketing Director. …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Amanda Wiggins Recognized Among BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region
School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, Amanda Wiggins, was recently selected to represent the Marana Chamber of Commerce on BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region! The summer issue honors and highlights prominent female leaders and innovators within Southern Arizona. “It means a great deal to me to represent my community, my family and our …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM 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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