Two FSU faculty members were recently promoted. Toby Macrae, Ph.D. was promoted from an Assistant Professor to an Associate Professor with tenure and Jennifer Proffitt, Ph.D. was promoted from an Associate Professor to a full Professor. Macrae earned both his B.S. and M.S. in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. …
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News about the FSU College of Communication & Information
Two CCI Faculty Members Earn Promotions
CCI Hosts Annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference
The College of Communication & Information and partners across the university held the 2016 South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference from January 21-23 at the Center for Global and Multicultural Engagement. The annual conference included presentations on media studies, culture, religion, politics, social issues and more. Both undergraduate and graduate students presented research papers, works in …
CONTINUE READINGAlum Maria Gebhardt Utilizes MLIS Degree at Broward County Public Schools and Florida Library Association
Maria Gebhardt (M.S. ’09) has been able to build a successful career since graduating from FSU’s Library and Information Studies program. She currently serves as both and the Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications & Social Media for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and as the editor of the Florida Library Association (FLA)’s bi-annual journal, “Florida Libraries.” Gebhardt explains, “I think my MLIS …
CONTINUE READINGAlumnus Kirk Englehardt Accepts Position as Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communication at UT Chattanooga
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. …
CONTINUE READINGAlumna 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 …
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