In late April, nine College of Communication and Information (CCI) students traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to network with alumni, tour company facilities, and learn about the technology industry at five major companies. The students visited William Mills Agency, where they met CCI alumnus and CCI Leadership Board member William Mills (B.A. ‘83). During the visit, …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
CCI Students Travel to Atlanta for Networking Trip
SCOM Alumna Melinda Woolbright Coleau Finds Success in D.C. Media Scene
School of Communication alumna Melinda Woolbright Coleau has worked her way to the role of planning manager at NBC in Washington, D.C. Coleau’s trajectory into media was motivated by her education at Florida State University, where she studied radio broadcasting, scriptwriting and the transition from audio to visual storytelling.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Presents Environmental Communication Research at International PR Conference
Courtnee Connon, a two-time alumna of the School of Communication, presented her doctoral research at the International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) in March.
CONTINUE READINGMeet CCI Alumnus Ryan McCormick!
College of Communication alumnus Ryan McCormick is making waves in the world of public relations. He graduated from Florida State in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Media Production before working in several impressive media and public relations (PR) roles including being a senior producer at CBS-TV, writer for the New York Post, and communications …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumnus Dr. Michael Cornett Retires After Teaching 50 Years
After a 50-year career as a professor, Dr. Michael Cornett has recently retired. He obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. from the College of Communication in 1969. In high school, Cornett was drawn to law, particularly because he was an avid debater and the courtroom excited him. During his undergraduate education at Ottawa University, he was …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Hosts 11th Annual Women in Leadership Conference
The College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosted its 11th Annual Women in Leadership (WIL) Conference on March 5, 2024. The conference brings in local female leaders to host an audience of students, faculty, alumni, and the local community with a goal to inspire, learn and engage. The conference included 47 female leaders who spoke …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna and Entrepreneur Establishes Study Abroad Scholarship
A new scholarship is available to School of Communication students participating in Florida State’s Communication and Media in Florence study abroad program. School of Communication alumna and entrepreneur, Victoria Carlton, has established a scholarship through her business, Carlton Creative Company, to help cover the costs associated with studying abroad for students who participate in the program.
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