School of Communication alumna and “The First Lady of Sales” Dr. Cindy McGovern has built her career around using communication to inspire and develop the next generation of leaders.
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FSU Alumna and “First Lady of Sales” Dr. Cindy McGovern on Personal Branding and Leadership
SCOM Alumna Kelly Corder on Advocacy Through Media Relations
SCOM alumna Kelly Corder serves as the Director of Media Relations at Sachs Media, where her experiences at Florida State University have prepared her to raise awareness of stories about victims like George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tyre Nichols, as well as causes that promote addiction recovery, public safety, and other important issues. “What I …
CONTINUE READINGLisa 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 …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumna Discusses the Impact of Second Harvest of the Big Bend
School of Communication (SCOM) Alumna Ashleigh Kittrell sat down with the College of Communication and Information (CCI) to discuss her work with Second Harvest of the Big Bend. This organization keeps FSU’s Food for Thought pantry shelves stocked, providing students with the proper nutrition for success. Kittrell graduated from the School of Communication and is now a Marketing and Communications Specialist at Second Harvest of the Big Bend.
CONTINUE READINGThe MS Delta Film Academy: Framing the Future
WCTV recently highlighted the work of Fannie Lou Hamer Professor of Rhetorical Studies Dr. Davis Houck, and the MS Delta Film Academy. Now in its sixth year, the two-week workshop that was hosted in June by We2gether, a non-profit in Drew, Mississippi, inspires and teaches students the various elements of documentary filmmaking. Being highlighted in …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumnus J. Marty Dormany Shares the Path to his Emmy Wins
J. Marty Dormany earned two Sports Emmys in 2025 as a part of the NBC team’s work in Outstanding Graphic Design in Event at the Paris Olympics and another in Outstanding Technical Team in Studio, also for his work at the Paris Olympics.
CONTINUE READINGEmily Peters SCOM Alumna Discusses Her Roles in Broadcasting
Emily Peters, a Media Communication Studies alumna, previously, she served as Promotions Producer at the Sinclair Broadcast group full-time. As a Promotions Producer, she worked at increasing audience engagement for a variety of media platforms.
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