School of Communication Faculty and Alumnus Contribute to Award Winning Student Film Project

During the 2021 Sunflower County Film Academy, 22 high school students–with the help of several School of Communication faculty and alumni–spent a week planning, directing, and filming the documentary An Army Rising Up while exploring their community’s connection to civil rights icons Emmet Till and Fannie Lou Hamer. Every summer, Fannie Lou Hamer’s America hosts …

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Student Spotlight: Kate Fernandez

As an Advertising major and President of Her Campus FSU, a women’s media publication with over 12,900 followers on Instagram, Kate Fernandez has combined her passion for communication with real-world leadership. Her experience in Her Campus began as a freshman when she reached out to Her Campus to see if they were accepting new members.

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SCSD Launches Listen, Speak, and Sing

The School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) recently launched “Listen, Speak, & Sing” in collaboration with Music Therapist Jessica DeKleva. The program supports early language development and strengthens the bond between young children and their caregivers through music.  “Listen, Speak, & Sing” aims to make early language learning accessible, fun, and interactive by using …

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College of Communication and Information Hosts Fall 2024 Career Fair

On October 8, 2024, The College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosted its semesterly career fair. Held at the Florida State University (FSU) Alumni Center, the College welcomed over 21 companies from around the Tallahassee community and over 120 students. Students who attended had the opportunity to connect with potential employers and recruiters about internships and job opportunities, many of which begin as early as the upcoming spring semester.

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CCI Students Present at National Technology Conference

From June 26-30, ten College of Communication and Information (CCI) students and one CCI alumna presented at the National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference in Orlando, Florida. The students who attended, all members of the FSU Students & Technology in Academia, Research, and Service (STARS) alliance, presented in seven sessions addressing collaboration, leadership, and teamwork to audiences of over 1,000 TSA members from all around the country.

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