In June 2026, Shelly Joines (B.S. ‘07) was named a Top 3 finalist for the Innovator Award at the Women on Fire Awards. This event is presented by Tallahassee Woman Magazine and honors local female innovators, business owners, and trailblazers within different professions and industries. “Receiving this recognition fills me with gratitude of what …
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SCOM Alumna Shelly Joines Recognized as Finalist for The Tallahassee Woman Magazine Women on Fire Awards
New Research on the Effects of AI Disclosure on Perception of News Credibility
A new study, Are all uses of AI created equal? An experimental review of AI disclosure types on credibility, that examines how different AI disclosure labels influence audience perceptions and whether the wording of those disclosures affects credibility, was published in Journalism. That work was conducted by School Director and Professor, Dr. Patrick Merle, alongside …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumnus Johnathan Butler Gains Recognition for Sport-Tech Startup
Johnathan Butler, a College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumnus with a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication from Florida State University, recently participated in the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s TakeOff Accelerator program for his Sport-Tech startup, Scoreworthy. Scoreworthy allows sports fans to earn exclusive rewards and experiences from local small businesses during gameday matches …
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 …
CONTINUE READINGDigital Media Production Graduates Set to Film Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Research
Recent Digital Media Production graduates Destiny Lewis and Aidan Marengo will be working with researchers from the Florida State University (FSU) Coastal and Marine Lab to create a film about the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The movie will also focus on the spill’s lasting impacts on shark, ray, and bony fish populations. Lewis …
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