School Of Communication alumna Sandi Poreda has been a long-time, dedicated volunteer with the American Red Cross. This year, Poreda faced one of her most challenging tests as she led critical relief initiatives in response to the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the State of Florida.
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
School of Communication Alumna Awarded for Hurricane Relief Work with Red Cross
CCI Associate Dean and Alumna Present at Tech Conference
Associate Dean Ebe Randeree of the College of Communication and Information (CCI) attended the Innovation, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Network (ITEN) WIRED TechNet CyberCoast conference in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on October 16-18, 2024. The conference brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators for three days of learning, collaboration, and community building. “Representing the College gives me the …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Alumna Shares Career Tips for Success in Digital PR
School of Communication alumna Bri Godwin graduated in 2017 with a degree in Media & Communications studies and has since built a dynamic career in digital marketing. Godwin currently serves as a Digital Public Relations (PR) Manager at Journey Further, a New York City-based agency. She describes her role in Digital PR as the intersection of public relations and search engine optimization.
CONTINUE READINGDouble CCI Alumnus Publishes Third Book
Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, a double College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumnus and CCI Marketing and Communication Coordinator, has recently released his third book in The Zoboros Series, Beyond the Rift. Ciccarelli-Walsh described the series as a superhero space opera saga, “think Star Wars meets X-Men.” In this installment, the characters find themselves on the run, …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Faculty and Alumnus Contribute to Award Winning Student Film Project
During the 2021 Sunflower County Film Academy, 22 high school students–with the help of several School of Communication faculty and alumni–spent a week planning, directing, and filming the documentary An Army Rising Up while exploring their community’s connection to civil rights icons Emmet Till and Fannie Lou Hamer. Every summer, Fannie Lou Hamer’s America hosts …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Recognized as Top Women in Media
School of Communication alumna Brooke Garringer was chosen as an honoree for the 2024 Cynopsis Top Women in Media in the “PR Gurus” category. The award celebrates the past achievements and future potential of women in media, reaffirming their vital role in driving innovation, creativity, and positive change. From executives and innovators to content creators …
CONTINUE READINGAlumni Spotlight: Laura J. Downey Walks Through Her Media Journey
School of Communication Alumna Laura J. Downey has continuously pursued further knowledge. At Florida State University, Downey majored in Communication for Business because of its flexible career options. After her undergraduate studies, she earned her Master of Science in Journalism from Florida A&M University.
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