Dr. Mariam Shaikh, who serves as the United Nations (UN) Communications Advisor to the President of the General Assembly, is also a Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication alumna. Shaikh credits the School with instilling key skills and insights that helped her get to where she is today.
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Mariam Shaikh
Communication Alumna Michelle B. Griffin Releases New Book
Michelle B. Griffin, a School of Communication alumna, recently launched Position Yourself: The Four-Step Roadmap to Know, Show, and Grow Your Personal Brand Authority on January 31, 2025. This is her second book, following the success of The LinkedIn Branding Book, which was released in 2022. With two decades of experience in communications, public relations, …
CONTINUE READINGIEEE Database Adds Paper by iSchool Alum to Collection
In September 2024, iSchool alumnus Raymond Malaspina and former FSU Professor Dr. Yolanda Rankin had their paper, “The Role of Black Feminist Thought in Informal CS Education,” added to the IEEE Database. The paper was accepted for publication after they presented it at the 2023 RESPECT Conference.
CONTINUE READINGDamon Steffens Seminole 100 Spotlight: Celebrating Leadership and Excellence
The Seminole 100 is a distinguished list that celebrates 100 of the fastest growing alumni owned and led businesses this past year. This year, one of the honorees includes Damon Steffens (B.S. ‘04), managing partner of Canopy Management Consulting Group. “This award is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the hard work and dedication …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Alumnus Drew Piers Recognized by Seminole 100
This year, the College of Communication and Information (CCI) proudly celebrates several alumni who are featured in the Seminole 100, which recognizes 100 of the fastest growing Florida State University (FSU) alumni-owned and led businesses. One of the notable alumni is Drew Piers (B.S. ‘14), who was recognized for his real estate investment and property …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Presents at AECT Conference
iSchool alumna Sila Lott (MS ’15) presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, which took place from October 19-23, 2024.
CONTINUE READINGDouble Communication Alumna Begins New Role at FSU Office of Research
Dr. Tracy Ippolito, a double alumna of the School of Communication (M.S. ’20, Ph.D. ‘23), recently started a new role as Program Director of Strategic Research Advancement in the Office of Research at Florida State University. Ippolito works with faculty to form, develop, and manage research proposal teams that go on to conduct highly collaborative …
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