School of Information alumna Dr. Amelia Anderson was selected for the 2024-2025 ALISE Connie Van Fleet Award for Research Excellence in Public Library Services to Adults. The award recognizes an individual for research contribution in the field of public library services to adults, including special adult populations such as people with disabilities, minority groups, and …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
iSchool Alumna Recognized for ALISE Connie Van Fleet Award
Alumni Spotlight: Laura J. Downey Walks Through Her Media Journey
School of Communication Alumna Laura J. Downey has continuously pursued further knowledge. At Florida State University, Downey majored in Communication for Business because of its flexible career options. After her undergraduate studies, she earned her Master of Science in Journalism from Florida A&M University.
CONTINUE READINGESPN Senior Editor and FSU Alumnus Jeremy Willis speaks with FPRA
On September 18, 2024, the Florida Public Relations Student Capital Chapter (FPRA) hosted Jeremy Willis, an ESPN Senior editor, writer and Florida State University (FSU) alumnus, to discuss sports journalism and media with aspiring public relations professionals.
CONTINUE READINGAlumna Named Program Director for Social Justice Event
Information Science Alumna Shayla C. Perry (B.S. 02) served as Program Director for the 48in48 2024 Social Justice Event. 48in48 is an organization that aims to create 48 free websites for 48 nonprofits in 48 hours.
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Alumna Krista Witiak Awarded Emmy
School of Communication alumna Krista Witiak was awarded an Emmy for her series “Outdoor Colorado!” The series was awarded in the Lifestyle/Magazine/Informational/Instructional – Short Form Content category at the 2024 Emmys on July 20. Witiak won alongside her photojournalist, Ray Harless. “This win acknowledges the countless hours and effort I’ve put into the Outdoor Colorado series. This marks a significant milestone in my career, and I can only imagine the doors and new opportunities that it opens up,” Witiak said.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumnus Sang Hoo Oh Starts New Role as Assistant Professor
Dr. Sang Hoo Oh, a School of Information alumnus, recently joined Catholic University of America’s faculty as a tenure-track assistant professor after finishing his postdoctoral research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). When a position that aligned with his research interests in AI policy and ethics became available at a university with a prestigious …
CONTINUE READINGCelebrating Florida Library Association Award Winners From The College
A School of Information alumnus Joseph Dellosa (M.S. ‘23) and current Information master’s student Jazmin Jimenez were awarded Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards earlier this year. FLA awards honor different individuals, organizations, and additional library supporters who extend help to their library system. Dellosa and Jimenez were both awarded The Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award which recognizes an individual or group for their outstanding program creation which offers direct service to youth through a measurable impact.
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