Families of Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children have shown dedication to learning American Sign Language (ASL) through the Family and Friends ASL Class series, hosted by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing American Sign Language Educational Outreach Program. This series is more than just a language course, but it is a path to connection, community, …
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CCI Undergraduates Present Research at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference
College of Communication and Information (CCI) students Jad and Angel-Amon presented their research at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) in Jacksonville. Like many undergraduate researchers, their work began with a simple question. From there, their topics ranged from the digital ethics of the Metaverse to the representation of Black-Canadian hip-hop artists. Both researchers share …
CONTINUE READINGFSU Audiology Program Bring Record Number of Students on Guatemala Service Trip
The FSU Audiology Program traveled to Guatemala from Jan. 31 to Feb. 7 with their largest “Help Guatemala Hear” service group in the trip’s history. With over a decade of service to the Guatemalan community, Dr. Selena Snowden and a collection of graduate and undergraduate students continued the tradition of providing hearing services to those in need.
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumna Laura J. Downey Named One of Atlanta’s Most Influential Women
School of Communication alumna Laura J. Downey has always strived to improve herself, no matter the number of accolades. Her constant push for professional development is showcased in her most recent title as one of Atlanta’s Most Influential Women in the February 2026 issue of Modern Luxury’s The Atlantan.
CONTINUE READINGReverse Mentoring: CCI Student Leaders Shape the Future of AI in Florida Schools
The Florida IB League of Schools (FLIBS) recently flipped the script when students taught faculty about the uses and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) as a learning tool to be used with caution. The event was spearheaded by Michele Lackovic, an AI expert, and a teacher for 25+ years who is a leading educator and …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Science and Disorders Professors Publish Study on Targeted Speech Sounds and Therapy Outcomes
Drs. Kelly Farquharson and Christopher Constantino, professors in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), along with Florida State University (FSU) SCSD alumna Paige Lovell, recently published their manuscript in Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics titled “Targeted speech sounds and their association to children’s grade level and therapy dosage.” This study explores which speech sounds …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Building Resilience Communities Forum Discusses Crisis Communications Across Industries
Scholars and community partners gathered for the Building Resilience Communities: Communication, Infrastructure, & Information in Crisis Response forum to explore how crisis communication shapes preparedness, response, and recovery across industries. Developed by Dr. Elizabeth C. Ray, Dr. Marcia A. Mardis, and Dr. Eren E. Ozguven, the one-day interdisciplinary event brought together faculty and community partners to hear from scholars in crisis and risk communication.
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