Written by Caleb Estes The Rooted in Purpose 2026 Gala will be located at FSU’s Alumni Center and the doors will open at 6 pm with the program beginning at 7 pm. The Gala is one of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication’s most important fundraising events. It presents an opportunity for students, faculty, alumni, …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University presents the Rooted in Purpose 2026 Gala
SCOM Alumna Sharon Delaney McCloud Earns Certified Speaking Professional Designation
School of Communication alumna Sharon Delaney McCloud received a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Associations after more than 20 years in the communication industry. “To me, getting the CSP designation validates all the work that I have done. It shows that I have professionalism and that I’m bringing value,” said McCloud. …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM 2026 Ph.D. Cohort Graduates Take Career Next Steps Around the Country
The School of Communication’s (SCOM) graduating Ph.D. cohort is taking the next step in their academic careers, accepting faculty and research positions at universities across the country. Among the graduates, Akansha Kharkwal accepted a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sun Young “Sunny” Park accepted a postdoctoral fellowship …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Shelly Joines Recognized as Finalist for The Tallahassee Woman Magazine Women on Fire Awards
In June 2026, Shelly Joines (B.S. ‘07) was named a Top 3 finalist for the Innovator Award at the Women on Fire Awards. This event is presented by Tallahassee Woman Magazine and honors local female innovators, business owners, and trailblazers within different professions and industries. “Receiving this recognition fills me with gratitude of what …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumnus Christopher Waldeck Receives Golden Ticket at Netflix’s Kill Tony
Comedian and entertainer Christopher Waldeck (B.S. ’13) appeared on Kill Tony this past April and received the Golden Ticket, a recognition that gives comedians a guaranteed spot to return to the show and showcase their work. Kill Tony is a live stand-up comedy show and podcast that features aspiring or amateur comedians who must perform …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumni Working Abroad in London
This past May, Dean Michelle Kazmer of the College of Communication and Information (CCI) traveled to London, where she caught up with CCI alumni Dr. Arif Dagli, Dr. Ummuhan Yesil, and Gianna Mitchell. The visit highlighted the many ways alumni are building careers and making a global impact. Gianna Mitchell, a CCI graduate who received …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumnus Johnathan Butler Gains Recognition for Sport-Tech Startup
Johnathan Butler, a College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumnus with a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication from Florida State University, recently participated in the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s TakeOff Accelerator program for his Sport-Tech startup, Scoreworthy. Scoreworthy allows sports fans to earn exclusive rewards and experiences from local small businesses during gameday matches …
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