Lisa Primiani White Recognized for Her Dedication to the American Heart Association

SCOM alumna Lisa Primiani White (B.S. ’10) has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Star of Excellence Award, a distinction recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment and impact in their roles. “It was deeply meaningful to be recognized for work that I’ve poured my heart into—no pun intended,” she said. The Star of Excellence …

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SCSD Research Associate Speaks at Copenhagen on the IDA Definition of Dyslexia

Dr. Hugh Catts journeyed overseas to make a keynote address at the Danish Dyslexia Association meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, on “Revisiting the Definition of Dyslexia.” Catts is a Research Associate at the School of Communication and Science Disorders, having over four decades of experience in dyslexia research. Initially, Catts was interested in studying dyslexia because …

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Digital Media Production Students Blossom at WFSU

School of Communication (SCOM) Digital Media Production (DMP) students Erin Welch and Ian McGorty are currently WFSU part-time employees. Welch and McGorty represent a continuing partnership between WFSU and DMP, providing students with experience in real-world public media settings. These students have been producing for the station and making a name for themselves in the …

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SCOM Professor Appointed as an Associate Editor of JMP

Dr. Rachel Bailey, James E. Kirk Professor of Communication at Florida State University’s (FSU) School of Communication (SCOM), was appointed as an associate editor for the Journal of Media Psychology (JMP) after previously winning multiple reviewer awards from the journal. The Journal of Media Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on how individuals interpret …

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SCSD Students Participate in Florida’s Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Event

Two School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) undergraduate audiology students, Eva Gegovski and Hannah Figueras, represented Florida State University at the Florida Special Olympics Healthy Hearing (SOHH) event this fall. These students provided valuable assistance to clinicians by assisting with hearing screenings and showcasing their skills. Gegovski and Figueras delivered otoscopy, otoacoustic emissions testing, …

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