School of Information alumna Dr. Dania Bilal has been named the recipient of the 2026 Watson Davis Award for Service, one of the Association for Information Science and Technology’s (ASIS&T) highest honors. The award recognizes members who have demonstrated sustained leadership and made significant, lasting contributions to the organization’s governance, chapters, special interest groups, committees, …
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iSchool alumna Dr. Dania Bilal to receive 2026 ASIS&T Watson Davis Award for Service
SCOM Alumnus Christopher Waldeck Receives Golden Ticket at Netflix’s Kill Tony
Comedian and entertainer Christopher Waldeck (B.S. ’13) appeared on Kill Tony this past April and received the Golden Ticket, a recognition that gives comedians a guaranteed spot to return to the show and showcase their work. Kill Tony is a live stand-up comedy show and podcast that features aspiring or amateur comedians who must perform …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Professor Appointed to NIH Clinical Informatics and Digital Health Study Section
iSchool Professor Dr. Zhe He, Director of the Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) and Director of the Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design (BIRD) Program for the UF–FSU Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Hub, has been appointed as a standing member of the Clinical Informatics and Digital Health (CIDH) Study Section at the National Institutes …
CONTINUE READINGMarie Davis Receives Peak Personnel Professional of the Year Award
Marie Davis, Human Resources Manager for the College of Communication and Information (CCI), received the Peak Personnel Professional of the Year Award from FSU’s University Business Administrators (UBA). The award recognizes a UBA representative who consistently provides exceptional service, expertise, and support in managing departmental HR needs. From job offers and onboarding to time and …
CONTINUE READINGNew Ideas, New Initiatives: Dr. Patrick Merle Reflects on the Leadership Academy
What began as an opportunity to learn alongside higher education leaders from across the country has become a source of new ideas for the future of Florida State University’s School of Communication. After completing the 2026 Scripps Howard Leadership Academy, Dr. Patrick Merle reflected on the experience and the lessons he hopes to bring back …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumnus Clifford Stokes, Jr. Shares Digital Forensics Expertise at Rocky Mountain Cybersecurity Symposium
School of Information alumnus Clifford Stokes, Jr. was among experts sharing strategies on digital forensics during the Rocky Mountain Cybersecurity Symposium from June 17-18, 2026.
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumni Working Abroad in London
This past May, Dean Michelle Kazmer of the College of Communication and Information (CCI) traveled to London, where she caught up with CCI alumni Dr. Arif Dagli, Dr. Ummuhan Yesil, and Gianna Mitchell. The visit highlighted the many ways alumni are building careers and making a global impact. Gianna Mitchell, a CCI graduate who received …
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