2026 FSU Seminole 100 CCI Honorees

Seminole 100 is an annual celebration that honors the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by Florida State alumni. On Feb.21, five College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni were recognized at this year’s celebration. These individuals have made significant contributions within their careers and continue to lead successful businesses. Meagan Nixon, Big Fish Marketing …

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School of Communication Launches Inaugural Advisory Council

The School of Communication (SCOM) held the first meeting of its inaugural advisory council on Jan. 27, marking a major milestone. The council brings together alumni and industry leaders who represent all academic areas within the school. The group will review curriculum, identify new opportunities for students and faculty, and brainstorm projects that better align with FSU’s strategic decisions, including FSU Health.

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FSU and FAMU Partner to Advance Interprofessional Education for First-Year Graduate Students

FSU College of Communication & Information. FSU X FAMU. Interpersonal Education for First-Years.

Hosted by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), first-year graduate students in the Tallahassee residential program took part in an interprofessional education (IPE) event. The program stems from a six-year partnership between FSU’s School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) and FAMU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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SCSD Faculty and Students Present Research at Centennial ASHA Convention

Dr. Shannon Hall-Mills and Dr. Mollie Romano, faculty members in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), presented their research at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention on Nov. 20-23, 2025. The event celebrated the association’s centennial birthday and served as a platform for sharing findings on literacy, language disorders, and clinical implementation. Dr. …

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School of Communication Professors and PhD Student Research Graduate Readiness in Public Relations

FSU Research: The Future of PR Industry professionals share what professors must prioritize to prepare students for the public relations field. Dr. Elizabeth Ray Dr. Richard Waters Eldaneka Rolle

School of Communication (SCOM) professors Dr. Richard Waters and Dr. Elizabeth Ray, and PhD student, Eldaneka Rolle, conducted research exploring how graduate programs in public relations can better prepare students for success in the professional public relations industry. Their study “Shaping Future Professionals: Industry Perspectives on Graduate Internships” was published in the Journal of Public Relations Education and highlights key findings on how graduate programs structure academic preparation and industry expectations for students.  “If this study encourages programs to design learning experiences that reflect those …

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