iSchool, Follett joins forces to provide home library for Habitat for Humanity family

Florida State University’s Partnerships Advancing Library Media (PALM) Center in the School of Information continued its support of the Warrick Dunn Charities’ Homes for the Holidays program at a dedication ceremony for Big Bend Habitat for Humanity’s newest homeowner Eunice Williams on Tuesday. Dr. Nancy Everhart, PALM Center Director, presented the Williams family with a …

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COMM assistant professor quoted in “La Presse”

Florida State University School of Communication assistant professor Patrick Merle was recently interviewed by “La Presse”, the largest French-language daily newspaper in Montreal, about the public image of French economist and author Thomas Piketty. Piketty’s latest book “Capital in the Twenty-First Century” was released in the United States a few weeks ago and quickly became …

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COMM alumni promoted within Moore Communications Group

Florida State University’s School of Communication alumni are playing an integral part in the success of Moore Communications Group (MCG), a top 75 communications firm nationally, which is headquartered in Tallahassee, Fla. In April, three FSU alumni were promoted within MCG’s account servicing team to bolster the firm’s renowned commitment and excellence in client servicing. Audrey …

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CCI doctoral graduates secure faculty positions around the nation

Three recent doctoral graduates from Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information have been hired to faculty positions at institutions around the nation. Amelia Gibson, who earned her Ph.D. last December from the School of Information, has accepted a position as assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of …

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iSchool associate professor teaches at FSU Foundation’s Presidents Club College

Florida State University School of Information associate professor Paul Marty was one of a select group of faculty members who conducted exclusive classroom sessions at Presidents Club College hosted by the FSU Foundation on April 11. Marty’s class, “Hackathon 101: Innovating with Information Technology,” was part of the day-long back-to-school event, which provided Presidents Club …

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iSchool alumna receives University of Alabama teaching award

Florida State University School of Information alumna Melissa Johnston was awarded the University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies’ Student Advisory Council Teaching Recognition Award at the School’s Honors Day held April 4. Students nominate faculty members for the award by writing letters to describe why the faculty member should win the award …

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