CCI Students Release Web Series Chronos

It started in April 2014 as an idea and turned into a DIS (Directed Independent Study) that would last for two semesters. Thomas Adams and a group of friends decided their coursework would involve writing, filming and editing a web series. Chronos was born. Chronos is an eight part sci-fi web series centered on the idea that …

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Florida State Recognizes 2 CCI Professors

April 27th marked the annual Faculty Awards Dinner. During the dinner, a wide variety of awards are given to professors. Two CCI professors, Marcia Mardis and Kaitlin Lansford, were awarded at this dinner. The Developing Scholar Award was awarded to Marcia Mardis and recognizes mid-career associate professors who have been singled out by their peers. The award …

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CCI Students Win at Florida AP College Award Ceremony

In April, eight CCI students qualified as finalists for the Florida Associated Press Broadcast College Contest, held by Associated Press Florida. Here’s a list of our accomplishments at this year’s Florida Associated Press College Awards. Of the eight finalists, there was one 1st place winner and three runner-ups in their respective categories. 1st place winner: …

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16 Garnet and Gold Inductees from CCI

Each semester, the College of Communication and Information (CCI) bids farewell to a group of graduates who will go on to change the world. Within that group, a select few are inducted into the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society. Members of the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society will demonstrate how they have developed their leadership, …

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Catch the iSchool at FLA 2015!

Calling out all FSU fans and friends! Join Florida State University faculty, students and alumni at the 2015 FLA Conference May 12 – 15 at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida! The School of Information – Florida’s iSchool will be located at Booth #107 in the exhibit hall.  Stop by when the exhibits open …

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20 Questions with Patrick Merle

20 Questions with Patrick Merle What was your first job? I freelanced for an economic magazine in Paris and for Runner’s World website. My first full-time job was to be a reporter in the international unit of a French network. If you were to write a personal memoir, what would you name it? Maybe “Le …

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From Marching Chief to Marine Officer– Meet COMM Alum Mitch Bishop

Major Mitchell Bishop, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, has earned numerous titles in civilian and military occupation since graduating with a Bachelor’s in Communication in 2004. After attending law school, the Naval Justice School and completing the Expeditionary Warfare School (DEP), Bishop has successfully attained the necessary skills to be a leader and a lawyer. While at Florida …

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