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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Clifford Stokes Jr. Builds Industry Connections Through ReliaQuest

Clifford Stokes Jr. Builds Industry Connections Through ReliaQuest

FSU deputy chief information security officer Clifford Stokes Jr. engaged with ReliaQuest as part of the university’s new partnership with the organization. Stokes explored the GreyMatter platform through hands-on labs, interactive scenarios, and case studies while developing skills with other aspects of ReliaQuest with the help of employees and other industry members.

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CCI Contributes to National Conversations on Technology and Higher Education

CCI Contributions to National Technology Conversations

This past summer, Courtney Stokes and Dr. Paul Marty had two separate experiences with Adobe and Google. Stokes was placed in conversations with Adobe product managers and engineers to participate in product reviews while Marty attended a Google gathering to discuss the future of technology in higher education. The two are part of CCI’s presence with major technology companies and help shape the future of how it’s used.

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