Leadership Alumni Series Connects Students with Industry

The Alumni Leadership Series was formally launched this fall with a focus on connecting students with recent alumni. Ebe Randeree, Associate Dean in the College, seized the opportunity. He said that “It has been tough for students to expand their network, visit employers, and attend career fairs. Going virtual presented an opportunity to expand our …

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Student Receives ASHA Minority Scholarship

Katherine Perez, a first-year master’s student in the Speech-Language Pathology program, was awarded the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHA) Minority Scholarship. ASHA awards scholarships to exceptional graduate students who have participated in study programs within the communication sciences and disorders field and offers up to three scholarships nationwide for graduate students who are members of a …

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Student Academy of Audiology Completes Virtual Campaign

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The Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) participated in a week-long campaign titled “Ask Me About Audiology” this past October. From October 16-20, students in SAA worked to educate the local community about hearing healthcare, the impact of hearing loss/noise exposure, and the profession of audiology. The students turned to social media as their main force …

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Handcrafted with Love: Alumna Launches Jewelry Business

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Daniela Agurcia (’14, B.A. Media Communication Studies) launched her first business, Loulou La Mar. Loulou La Mar is a Miami-based company specializing in the sale of fine, handmade jewelry. All of the jewelry is made to order by Agurcia herself from ethically sourced, high-quality pearls, crystals, and stones. While Agurcia has always had a passion …

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Preparing the Next Generation of Multicultural Communication Professionals 

This article was written by Ni’A Landon, a School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) presented its annual Mentorship and Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2. During this annual event, academic scholarships were extended to 15 students who were also paired with industry professionals. These professionals will serve as their mentor …

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iSchool Faculty Publish Study on How Parenting Information is Shared Online

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FSU School of Information (iSchool) faculty published a new research paper titled “How do mothers exchange parenting-related information in online communities? A Metasynthesis.” The paper has been accepted for publication in Computers in Human Behavior, a journal focused on the use of computers from a psychological perspective. “This study helped us better understand how mothers …

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Grad Student Supports Visually Impaired Patrons at a Talking Book Library

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Whitney Harrison is a 27 year-old FSU School of Information student based in Tampa Bay, FL, pursuing a master’s degree in information studies. She was recently recognized for her outstanding achievements, receiving the 2020 Jacqueline D. Montgomery Scholarship in Information Studies.  “A library is a powerful resource for a community,” said Harrison. The inspiration behind …

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