“Curiosity. Variety. Drive.” That’s how iSchool alumna Ashley Rutstein describes her journey as the founder of Stuff About Advertising, a creative platform and media brand focused on analyzing real-world campaigns, offering practical career advice and demystifying the advertising industry. What started as a fun TikTok project during quarantine in 2020 quickly took off. By sharing …
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iSchool Alumna Ashley Rutstein Named at Adweek Creative 100 for Stuff About Advertising
Ph.D. Recipient Dr. Sun Young Park Publishes on Gut Health Advertisement on TikTok
While earning her Ph.D. in Communication Theory and Research from Florida State University’s (FSU) School of Communication, Dr. Sun Young Park collaborated with Drs. Jaejin Lee and Braidyn Lazenby in her publication, “Gut health goes viral: analyzing influencer advertising for dietary supplements on TikTok”. This research examined how TikTok creators discuss gut health and promote …
CONTINUE READINGJaejin Lee Promoted to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Advancement
Dr. Jaejin Lee has been promoted to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Advancement. She began her new role on July 1, 2026. Lee joined the College of Communication and Information (CCI) as a member of the School of Communication faculty in 2012. Lee says she is looking forward to working together to make …
CONTINUE READINGThe Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University presents the Rooted in Purpose 2026 Gala
Written by Caleb Estes The Rooted in Purpose 2026 Gala will be located at FSU’s Alumni Center and the doors will open at 6 pm with the program beginning at 7 pm. The Gala is one of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication’s most important fundraising events. It presents an opportunity for students, faculty, alumni, …
CONTINUE READINGFSU Wellness Communication Research Center Awards Nearly $24,000 in Seed Grants
The Wellness Communication Research Center at Florida State University has awarded nearly $24,000 in funding through its 2026 Assistant Professor Seed Grant Competition to support emerging research examining the ways communication shapes health, wellness, and human experience. The seed grants support innovative research addressing emerging issues in wellness communications while helping faculty develop projects that …
CONTINUE READINGFSU’s Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication Students Awarded Honorable Mention at the 2026 HMC Annual Summit
The Florida State University Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (CHMC) student team received an Honorable Mention for their submission to the Hispanic Marketing Council’s (HMC) 2026 Strategic Excellence Student Award Competition. The team was composed of Jenny Cen, Isabella Nisi, Juliana Ribera, Bianca Barberi, and Valeria Marquez. The HMC’s prestigious national competition challenges the next generation …
CONTINUE READINGFSU Researchers Receive CTSI Pilot Award to Advance AI-Powered Support for Pediatric Heart Transplant Care
Researchers from Florida State University’s (FSU) College of Communication and Information (CCI), College of Social Work, and University of Florida (UF) Health have received a pilot award from the University of Florida–Florida State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) to develop an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) platform that could transform how psychosocial information is …
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