WCTV recently highlighted the work of Fannie Lou Hamer Professor of Rhetorical Studies Dr. Davis Houck, and the MS Delta Film Academy. Now in its sixth year, the two-week workshop that was hosted in June by We2gether, a non-profit in Drew, Mississippi, inspires and teaches students the various elements of documentary filmmaking. Being highlighted in …
CONTINUE READINGCategory: CCI in the News
Mainstream media stories about CCI faculty, staff, students and programs, usually published as a result of a CCI press release.
The MS Delta Film Academy: Framing the Future
SCOM Alumnus Ariya Massoudi and His Journey to ESPN
When Ariya Massoudi first stepped on to the Florida State University (FSU) campus, he had one goal: aid athletes in the form of medicine. But life had a different direction for Massoudi.
CONTINUE READINGDr. Tricia Montgomery Elected as President of CAPCSD
Dr. Tricia Montgomery, Director of Clinical Education in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), was recently voted President of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Science and Disorders (CAPCSD).
CONTINUE READINGFSU’s Resident Foodie Zach Heng Becomes First-time Restaurant Owner
Zach Heng is an FSU information technology (IT) alumni and a self- proclaimed foodie that has become a co-owner of the restaurant, Yunnan By Potomac, with his partner Chef Shao Bruce.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Student Attends International Conference
Master’s student Allison Rollins attended “Music, Research, and Activism II: Solidarities and Urgencies”, an international conference held at the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland, from May 14–16, 2025. As an interdisciplinary conference, it was a prime opportunity for Rollins to gain connections in other career fields. “In every presentation I attended, I saw connections …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Staff Member Awarded Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award
Elaine Howard, Program Manager for Strategic Projects and Community Engagement with the College of Communication and Information, received the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award from Florida State University.
CONTINUE READINGDamon Steffens Seminole 100 Spotlight: Celebrating Leadership and Excellence
The Seminole 100 is a distinguished list that celebrates 100 of the fastest growing alumni owned and led businesses this past year. This year, one of the honorees includes Damon Steffens (B.S. ‘04), managing partner of Canopy Management Consulting Group. “This award is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the hard work and dedication …
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