Kirk Englehardt (B.S. ’94) has always appreciated the power of excellent communication. After working a myriad of communication positions, including a radio anchor and a public information officer, Englehardt certainly understands the potential of communication to benefit people and expand influence. He shares, “I enjoy treating communication and marketing as a system that requires optimization. …
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News about the FSU College of Communication & Information
Alumnus Kirk Englehardt Accepts Position as Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communication at UT Chattanooga
Alumna Nora Bertolaet Returns to Florida State as Digital Content Producer
In addition to being a a self-proclaimed die-hard Nole and nerd who despises mediocrity, Nora Bertolaet (B.S., Mass Media/Communication Studies, ’11) is also the Digital Content Producer at Florida State University. This position has Bertolaet wearing many different hats, but that suits her perfectly. On any given day, you might find her producing segments for WFSU 88.9 FM, producing webclips for …
CONTINUE READINGAlumnus Kris Barton Critically Examines Arrested Development in New Book, “A State of ‘Arrested Development'”
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 …
CONTINUE READINGFarewell 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 …
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