Few students get the chance to study at their parent’s alma maters. Even fewer get to say they took classes in the same buildings as them, but for Kenneth Thomas (B.S. Information Technology, ’08), studying IT at FSU ran in the family. “While my father was a student at FSU (College of Information Studies at …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
Meet Kenneth Thomas: Second Generation Seminole and IT Star
How One iSchool Alumna is Changing Skincare
Jolanda Jakeyra, a graduate of the iSchool, recently left her full-time position as an Area Manager for Amazon to run her own vegan skincare line, Sanai’s Skin. For Jolanda, running an online e-commerce store means constantly checking business emails, tracking customer orders, and handcrafting each individual item. “When I am not making products, I am …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Alumnae Shine in Local Young Professional Network
written by Janelle Altamirano Once a year, the Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals (NYP) celebrates and recognizes Tallahassee’s Top 20 Under 40 at their Golden A.C.E. Awards and Gala. Among the 20 chosen for this honor in February 2020, FSU School of Communication alumnae Lucille Spann Asbury (’14, M.S. Integrated Marketing Communication) and Erica Eckland …
CONTINUE READINGMeet Chelsi McDonald: SCOM Alumna and Boston Sports Reporter
Just four years after graduating with a degree in Media/Communication Studies, Chelsi McDonald landed her dream role as a Sports Reporter in a top 10 market. McDonald covers the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins for WHDH 7News. “Over the last three years, I’ve had the opportunity to do live …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Works to Inspire with the Golden State Warriors
“Always aim to dominate.” This is the motto of iSchool alumna Ariana M. Davis and dominate is exactly what she did. Ariana started her career in design before realizing she wanted to implement more coding into her work. She began pursuing a job that would let her do both and ended up as a Full-Stack …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Alumna Recognized as a Female Leader in Conservation
Carson Mitchell (’15, B.A. Media Communication Studies) has a passion for environmental advocacy, and she’s let this guide her career up until now. Loving the outdoors, she’s spent her life exploring and learning about Florida’s unique landscape. Now, Carson is recognized as a leader in conservation in the state. Working as the Communications Manager for …
CONTINUE READING12 CCI Alumni Selected for Seminole 100
Seminole 100 recognizes the 100 fastest growing FSU alumni-owned businesses in the United States. Hosted by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship within the FSU College of Business, the third annual ceremony honored 12 alumni of the FSU College of Communication and Information (CCI). Joe Albano – Ardent Eagle Solutions (Tampa, FL) Terrie Glover …
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