IT Alumnus Sam Levine graduates with JD from Nova Southeastern

  Nearly every college student has approached the “I want to change my major” crossroad in their academic career–and for some, it’s happened more than once. Information Technology alumnus Sam Levine is one of the rare few who took classes in Biology, Accounting and finally graduated with an IT/Economics degree in 2012. He then earned a highly-coveted spot …

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MLIS Alumna Nancy Brockman graduates from Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute Program

Going back to school for a Bachelor’s degree at the age of 50-something is not common in today’s age. But then again, Nancy Brockman wasn’t your average college student. After raising four children, she attended FSU’s Panama City campus for her undergraduate studies in Education and went on to earn her Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) via …

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Alumna Vanessa Fuchs named D1 Administrator of the Year

Florida State University boasts 20 sports programs that are held up by an intricate network of administrators. Vanessa Fuchs, School of Communication alumna, is one of those administrators. Fuchs serves as the athletics department’s Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator where she has oversight of the FSU Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball and Beach …

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COMM Alum Michael Belanger Promoted at Dell

In 2007, Panama native Michael Belanger transferred to Florida State. Two years later, in 2009, he would graduate from Florida State with a degree in Communication. The job hunt began and Michael was focused on finding a multinational company that he could grow and learn from. He ended up working for Dell and has grown …

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Alumna Dr. Robin Parker Leaves Lasting Legacy in Autism

Dr. Robin Parker, Florida State alumna and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) professor, passed away July 16, 2014 at age 50, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Parker worked with children and adults on the autism spectrum for 25+ years, and helped pioneer treatment for autism through the use of mobile apps. Recently, Parker was honored …

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COMM Alumna Penelope Deutsch Serves Youth Statewide

With five beautiful children, 3 girls and 2 boys, Penelope Deutsch began pursuing her B.S. in Communications from FSU in 1986, with a world of civilian service ahead. After working for the Department of Defense as a civilian employee for 28 years, she counseled abused women and youth in Bolixi, Mississippi and Panama City, Florida and discovered …

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Talking Trash: 2 FSU Students Revolutionize the Trash Bag

  In the 1990s, a group of friends was formed in the neighborhoods of Jacksonville, FL. Two of those friends, Toby Doebrich and Patrick Breslend, grew up as best friends and now have accomplished the title of “entrepreneurs” together. Today, the duo is chasing the American Dream with their company of childhood friends at Optimal Bagging (OB). Humble Beginnings Breslend’s first …

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