Three College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni have been added to the Speakers Bureau: Herneshia Dukes, Alexa Nikiforou, and Ryan McCormick. The Speakers Bureau is a collection of alumni and industry professionals that are available to professors and student groups for presentations, class discussions, and other speaking opportunities. The speakers offer their real-world experience …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
The Speakers Bureau Adds Three New Speakers
iSchool Alumna Diana Haneski is Honored with the “I Love My Librarian” Award
School of Information (iSchool) alumna Diana Haneski (MLIS ’98) has been honored with the “I Love My Librarian” award for going above and beyond as a librarian at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The American Library Association (ALA) honors 10 librarians each year who make a difference within their library community. “I’ve always loved this …
CONTINUE READINGAlumni Spotlight: Ahli Moore Hosts Annual Student/Alumni Networking Event
School of Communication alumnus Ahli Moore recently organized this year’s “Speed Networking with Alumni,” an annual event hosted by FSU’s Black Alumni Network that presents students with networking advice and mentorship from an array of alumni. Moore brought this event to fruition with the help of leading project manager Saisha Delevoe.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Nanette Schimpf Hosts Current FPRA Students, Offers Industry Advice
Florida State’s chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently visited The Moore Agency for their semesterly local agency visit, where they were hosted by Nanette Schimpf, a School of Communication alumna.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumnus Alan Harkness Named Georgia’s Public Library Director of the Year
Alan Harkness (MLS ‘90) was named Georgia’s Public Library Director of the Year on December 5, 2023. Harkness is the current director at Chattahoochee Valley Libraries in Columbus, Georgia. He was recognized locally on February 12 and will be celebrated at the Capitol in Atlanta on March 11, where the Governor and the State Librarian officially …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Elected FSU Faculty Senate President
The College of Communication and Information congratulates alumna Bridgett Birmingham (M.S. ‘04) on her election as Florida State University’s Faculty Senate President.
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumna Khelsea Rantanen Lands New Position
School of Information (iSchool) alumna Khelsea Rantanen (MLIS ’15) has landed a new position as Head of Reference and Information Services at the Bay County Public Library in Panama City, Florida. Stepping into this new role, Rantanen is responsible for providing direction and support to collection development librarians who are responsible for adult collections spanning …
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