MECLABS Scholarship awarded to Katherine Cook

Each year, Florida State University offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to students.  One of the recently added scholarships offered for the Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) program is the MECLABS Fellowship. The scholarship  is funded by MECLABS, the world’s largest research institute which is dedicated to discovering how people make choices.  MECLABS, based in Jacksonville, …

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COMM alumna Sherry Sanderford, Senior Director for Aetna

Sherry Sanderford graduated magna cum laude from  Florida State in 1989 with her Bachelor of Science in Communications. In the last twenty five years, Sanderford’s career path has taken her into different industries, from non-profits to financial services. Today, she serves as Senior Director of Communications at Aetna; a health care company that sells traditional and consumer-directed insurance …

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CCI sets goal to raise $9300 for United Way Campaign

Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information is dedicated to reach its fundraising goal for the University’s annual United Way of the Big Bend Campaign, and faculty, staff and students can all play a role.  Every year, the College donates thousands of dollars to the United Way. The United Way of the Big Bend …

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Dr Whetstone to present on Health IT – Friday 11-12 in Shores 206

Dr. Whetstone will present on Health IT and its Potential to Support Adults Living with Type 2 Diabetes & Parents serving as Educational Managers for Children with Special Needs. Melinda’s research focuses on health information technology and it’s potential to engage and support consumers in managing personal health.  She will discuss her findings from her work with …

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Florida IT Career Alliance to Host Students for Career & Educational Event

More than 500 Big Bend high school students expected to attend Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information, in partnership with the Florida IT Career Alliance, will host a career fair and educational event for area high school and college students. List of employers available here. Employer List. The goal of the FITC Alliance is …

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2014 CCI Scholarship & Awards Reception

On October 2nd, 2014 the College of Communication and Information recognized it’s outstanding faculty and students. During the annual event, scholarships were awarded to students in Communications, Information, and Communication Science and Disorders. Outstanding Faculty awards were presented at the event, honoring: Mark Zeigler – School of Communication Kelley Smith – School of Communication Kaitlin …

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