Kris Barton (B.A. Communication ’00, M.A. Mass Communication ’02, Ph.D. Mass Communication ’07) has been able to utilize his degrees in an assortment of outlets. From catalyzing the creation of a Department of Communication at Dalton State College to editing a book critically examining the cutting-edge comedy series Arrested Development, Barton has an impressive collection of experiences up his …
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Alumnus Kris Barton Critically Examines Arrested Development in New Book, “A State of ‘Arrested Development'”
Farewell to a Friend: Rick Rice
Artist and educator Rick Rice passed away on January 17, 2016. Rice taught graphic design to many FSU students and was the beloved husband of the iSchool’s Dr. Christie Koontz. Rice knew he was an artist since the age of four, and he graduated with his BFA in Graphic Design from Florida State in 1974. He went …
CONTINUE READINGAlumna Kara Addy Contributes to University of South Carolina as Executive Director of Donor Communications and Stewardship
Kara Sproles Addy (B.S. Communication, ’91) has utilized her degree in an assortment of sectors. Spanning from education to nonprofits to consulting, Addy’s successful career path stems from a rich and fulfilling student experience at Florida State University. Today, Addy works at the University of South Carolina as the school’s first Executive Director of Donor Communications and …
CONTINUE READINGAlumna Karyn Barber Accepts Position as Community Information Coordinator and Public Information Officer for City of Palm Bay
Karyn Barber (B.A. Media & Communication Studies ’07, M.A. Integrated Marketing & Communication ’11) recently accepted a position as the Community Information Coordinator and Public Information Officer for the City of Palm Bay, Florida. After working as the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for the city for about a year, Barber was offered the new position as an …
CONTINUE READINGAlumna Kim Polacek, APR Makes a Difference at Moffitt Cancer Center
Kim Polacek, APR (B.S. Communication, ’98) has impressive career experience working in television news production throughout Florida. However, her true passion and current career both involve public relations. As the Public Relations Account Services Coordinator at Moffitt Cancer Center, Polacek’s work truly makes a difference. She shares, “The best part of working at Moffitt is knowing that …
CONTINUE READINGAlumna Anisha Singh Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 for Law and Policy
Anisha Singh (B.A. ’09) began her successful law career almost immediately after stepping onto campus in 2005. Her impressive law career has landed her a feature in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for law and policy. While at FSU, Singh took advantage of the Student Government Association opportunities that were presented to her, serving as …
CONTINUE READINGAlum Annie Sadler Succeeds in IT Industry
Annie Sadler (B.S. Information Technology ’11) is making moves as a woman in the male-dominated fields of technology and construction. A lover of project management and all things behind-the-scenes, she currently works at a medium-sized family-owned construction business in Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. She is a part of the company’s in-house IT department and also works …
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