Florida State University graduate Nanette M. Schimpf, APR, CPRC (B.S. ’89) has used her communication degree to reach great heights. Currently serving as both Vice President of Moore Communications Group (MCG) and President of the FPRA Capital Chapter, Schimpf’s inspiring accomplishments set her apart from the rest. After graduating, Schimpf worked in the communication departments of Softklone and the …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
FSU Alum Nanette Schimpf Named President of FPRA Capital Chapter
CCI Alumnae Discover Careers in the Sports Industry
Many of Florida State University’s CCI graduates work successfully in a variety communication fields. One of the most popular industries that we see our alumni making a name for themselves in is the sports industry. Becca Kepto (B.S. ’15) has brought her experience as a Public Relations major to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a member of their …
CONTINUE READINGTim Tully Leverages MLIS at Brooklyn Public Library
Recent Master’s in Library and Information Studies graduate, Tim Tully, is busting the librarian stereotype in his role as a Business & Career Librarian with the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) in New York City. Tim’s career as a librarian is lightyears away from the preconceived notion of librarians. On the day-to-day Tim is assisting patrons with career and business …
CONTINUE READINGWISE Visits Atlanta Agencies
Women in IT/ICT Sharing Experiences (WISE) recently traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to visit with top advertising, information technology and strategy firms. Six women made the trip to Atlanta, visiting with employees and CCI alumni at 22Squared, Chick-fil-A and State Farm. Students included Kelby Mahoney, Shelby Hobbs, Courtney Lisenbee, Hannah Brock, Chelsea Schneider and Megan McGilvray. …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Graduates Three Garnet & Gold Scholars
Each semester, the College of Communication and Information (CCI) bids farewell to a group of graduates who will go on to change the world. Within that group, a select few are inducted into the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society. Of the 528 students inducted in the past 5 years, 70 are from CCI. Members of the Garnet and …
CONTINUE READINGMicah Vandegrift Champions Open Access Initiatives
Do you believe that a single person with a piece of advice can change the course of a life? For Micah Vandegrift, his life changed when Dr. Wayne Wiegand suggested he pursue his Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) after Vandegrift was rejected from several doctoral programs. Luckily, the MLIS program had a late summer …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM Alumna Jeanne Ford leads Corporate Citizenship at Disney
During a school trip to Europe, a high school girl stumbled into a press room at a pre-Wimbledon tennis tournament. Amidst reporters, post-match interviews and the click of wire services sat Jeanne Ford. The tennis lover saw an opportunity to mix her love for writing and sport. The budding journalist was hooked. Wimbledon took place a few days …
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