From Teacher to Entrepreneur: SCSD Alumnus Michael Zavison Expands Access to Swallowing Care

Michael Zavison, a School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) alumnus, former teacher and speech-language pathologist (SLP), turned a firsthand clinical challenge into a business. As the founder of Zavison Swallow Solutions, he is working to improve access to swallowing evaluations across the Florida Panhandle.  For Zavison, the work is about more than clinical care; …

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SCOM Faculty and Students Represent FSU at AEJMC Conference

SCOM Faculty and Students Represent FSU at AEJMC Conference

AEJMC held its 109th Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., from Aug. 5-8. The conference gave FSU SCOM representatives opportunities to present research and connect with other scholars in the field. Among the participants were Eldaneka Rolle, a doctoral student making her conference debut, and Dr. Elizabeth Ray, who was making her first on-site conference appearance. Both presented work and also served as panelists for a Public Relations and Media Ethics Division session.

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CCI Staff Members Recognized Through UBA Nominations

Six College of Communication and Information (CCI) employees have been recognized by their colleagues through nominations for the University Business Administrators (UBA) awards, which provide an opportunity for university employees to recognize colleagues whose work makes a meaningful contribution to Florida State University. Through the nomination process, employees across the university can highlight the dedication, …

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CCI Instructors Apply Real-World Experiences in Their Classrooms

Instructors at the Florida State University (FSU) College of Communication and Information (CCI) come from a variety of professional backgrounds. As they have transitioned into careers in academia, they have continued to draw on those experiences to strengthen their teaching. By bringing real-world knowledge and industry perspectives into the classroom, CCI instructors create meaningful learning …

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CCI Students and Faculty Present at STARS and GMiS Conference in New Mexico

College of Communication and Information students brought their research, leadership and innovation to the national stage in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where STARS Alliance members Courtney Stokes, Tanya Raphael and Ellie Webb presented their work at the STARS Equinox Conference. Stokes also presented her STARS summer internship research, Vela: Alumni Data Tracking and Engagement Platform, at …

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SCSD Associate Professor Erin Bush Receives Action Research Network of the Americas Community Development Award

Dr. Erin Bush, an Associate Professor at the School of Communication Science and Disorders, joined Action Research Network of the Americas’ leadership team as its membership chair in 2025. Since then, she has become a primary force in expanding the association’s network, an effort recognized with the ARNA Community Development Award.   The ARNA provides …

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