iSchool Professor Dr. Zhe He, Director of the Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) and Director of the Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design (BIRD) Program for the UF–FSU Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Hub, has been appointed as a standing member of the Clinical Informatics and Digital Health (CIDH) Study Section at the National Institutes …
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iSchool Professor Appointed to NIH Clinical Informatics and Digital Health Study Section
Marie Davis Receives Peak Personnel Professional of the Year Award
Marie Davis, Human Resources Manager for the College of Communication and Information (CCI), received the Peak Personnel Professional of the Year Award from FSU’s University Business Administrators (UBA). The award recognizes a UBA representative who consistently provides exceptional service, expertise, and support in managing departmental HR needs. From job offers and onboarding to time and …
CONTINUE READINGNew Ideas, New Initiatives: Dr. Patrick Merle Reflects on the Leadership Academy
What began as an opportunity to learn alongside higher education leaders from across the country has become a source of new ideas for the future of Florida State University’s School of Communication. After completing the 2026 Scripps Howard Leadership Academy, Dr. Patrick Merle reflected on the experience and the lessons he hopes to bring back …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Professor Makes Strides in the Preservation of Civil Rights History
Dr. Davis Houck, Fannie Lou Hamer Professor of Rhetorical Studies at the School of Communication, continues to shape the national understanding of Civil Rights history through his recent work with K-12 educators and a newly renamed academic series honoring one of the movement’s most powerful voices. Houck has long supported the study and preservation of Civil Rights history, particularly …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD’s Dr. Kari Lien Speaks on National Panel on Women in Craniofacial Research at ACPA 2026 Annual Meeting
School of Communication Science and Disorders’ (SCSD) Assistant Professor Dr. Kari Lien showcased her expertise in cleft palate and craniofacial research at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) 2026 Annual Meeting this spring, serving as an invited panelist, co-presenting an instructional course, and engaging with researchers and clinicians from across the country. Dr. Lien …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD’s Dr. Dillon Pruett Presents on VRK2 Gene and Stuttering at Molecular Psychiatry Conference in Hawaii
Dr. Dillon Pruett, Assistant Professor at the School of Communication Science and Disorders, presented at the Molecular Psychiatry Association conference from March 29 to April 1 in Lihue, Hawaii. His research, titled “The Gene VRK2 is Implicated in Genome-Wide Analyses of Stuttering, Language, and Rhythm Traits,” focused on findings from genetic analyses of stuttering involving …
CONTINUE READINGDr. Richard Morris Retires After Nearly Four Decades of Shaping SCSD at FSU
After nearly four decades of teaching, mentoring, and advancing the field of speech science at Florida State University (FSU), Dr. Richard Morris is retiring from the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD). His career is defined by innovation, student engagement, and a deep commitment to preparing future clinicians. Morris joined the College of Communication …
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