CCI alumna Jennifer Whelihan worked hard as a student at FSU, receiving the Florida State University Seminole Leadership Award. Nothing changed with her as she moved into the working world. She has recently been selected as the recipient of this year’s NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month …
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Mainstream media stories about CCI faculty, staff, students and programs, usually published as a result of a CCI press release.
CCI alumna receives NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award
FSU CCI & Diverse Computing Present 2nd Annual Tally Prof Hop
Tallahassee tech companies are partnering with local universities for the 2017 Tally Prof Hop. In this second annual event, faculty and career advisors from Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College will tour VR Systems, Marquis Software, and Uber Ops, ending with a series of presentations at Diverse Computing. The goal of the Prof Hop is …
CONTINUE READINGJennifer Proffitt Awarded 2017 NEA Excellence in the Academy’s Democracy in Higher Education Prize
College of Communication and Information researcher and professor, Dr. Jennifer Proffitt recently received the 2017 National Education Association’s Excellence in the Academy’s Democracy in Higher Education Prize for co-authoring the article, “Preventing Violence or Promulgating Fear? ALEC, the NRA, and Guns on Campus.” Dr. Proffitt and UNF’s John Wesley White authored the article which appears …
CONTINUE READINGOnline MSIT Program Rises 10 Spots in Rankings
The College of Communication and Information’s online graduate program in information technology also made great gains, jumping 10 spots to No. 11 in the category of computer information technology. The Master of Science degree is offered by the School of Information (iSchool). “We’re proud to see our online master’s program continue to be recognized,” said Larry …
CONTINUE READINGArrowhead Advertising Students Among Top 50 Most Promising Multicultural AAF Students
Since its first class in 1997, AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Students Program has had over 850 participants, aiding them in their pursuit of careers within the advertising, media and marketing industries. These students represent the top of their class and have passionately demonstrated their potential for future success in the industry through internships, leadership activities, …
CONTINUE READINGLissette Calveiro Turns Her Passion For Storytelling Into A Career
Lissette Calveiro (B.A. ‘14) has always had a passion for storytelling. After turning that passion into a reality by graduating from FSU with a B.A. in Public Relations and Leadership Studies after only two years, she went on to obtain her current position at Max Borges Agency and Contributing Writer roles at publications including The …
CONTINUE READINGTwo CCI Women Named by Tallahassee Democrat as “2016’s 25 Women You Need to Know”
Two women of CCI were recently named on the Tallahassee Democrat’s list of 25 Women You Need to Know in 2016. These women give their time professionally and through philanthropic and volunteer work with grace and selflessness. Meredith DaSilva graduated with her B.S. in Public Relations from FSU in 1996. She has worked at VISIT …
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