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, …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
Double CCI Alumnus Publishes Third Book
School 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.
CONTINUE READINGESPN Senior Editor and FSU Alumnus Jeremy Willis speaks with FPRA
On September 18, 2024, the Florida Public Relations Student Capital Chapter (FPRA) hosted Jeremy Willis, an ESPN Senior editor, writer and Florida State University (FSU) alumnus, to discuss sports journalism and media with aspiring public relations professionals.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Faculty and Students Attend AEJMC
The School of Communication (SCOM) was represented well at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) annual conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from August 8 to 11, 2024. AEJMC is a nonprofit, educational association of journalism and mass communication educators, students, and media professionals. This year’s theme for the conference was Representation and …
CONTINUE READINGCelebrating Two Decades of Excellence: The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication to Commemorate its 20th Anniversary with Gala
The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (CHMC) will host its 20th Anniversary Gala on October 11, 2024.
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