Alyce Lee Stansbury didn’t go into a typical communication field upon graduating from Florida State University, but the skill set she learned at the School of Communication helped her launch a lengthy career in non-profits and fundraising. Stansbury is currently the president of Stansbury Consulting, a leading fundraising firm, headquartered in Tallahassee, Fla., which she …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
COMM alumna carves her own niche in non-profit sector
COMM alumna realizes dream of producing late night television
Gina Sprehe’s introduction to late night television did not happen until her freshman year of college. She was not allowed to watch TV on weeknights while growing up, but once she got a taste of David Letterman and Conan O’Brien, she was hooked. At the time, Sprehe was studying music at Baylor University and driving …
CONTINUE READINGThree CCI alumni recognized on FSU’s Thirty Under 30 Award list
Florida State University Alumni Association’s Thirty Under 30 Award list for 2014 included three graduates from the College of Communication & Information. Layla Dowdy, Shayne Mifsud and Ilya Pozin were named to the 2014 list, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Florida State’s young alumni. Each recipient must show exceptional achievement and significant contributions to …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumna follows instincts to become accomplished entrepreneur
Joy Lynn Fields became a highly successful advertising executive and entrepreneur by following her own instincts and challenging herself to think creatively – two lessons she learned to embrace as a student at Florida State University. Fields, who graduated from the School of Communication in 1986, is the president of Joy Lynn, Inc., a qualitative …
CONTINUE READINGFisher family, Fanconi anemia inspire character in COMM alumna’s novel
As Florida State University School of Communication alumna Shannon O’Neil developed the plot for her latest novel, “Killer Shine”, she decided to add an unexpected twist to the story by creating a character with the rare disorder of Fanconi anemia. Florida State head football coach Jimbo Fisher and wife Candi’s son Ethan, who was diagnosed …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumnus promoted to dean of Harding University’s Honors College
Florida State University School of Communication alumnus Mike James has been named as the new dean of Harding University’s Honors College effective in 2015. James, who received his Ph.D. from Florida State in 1992, has been a member of Harding’s faculty since 1985 and began his career at the university in the office of public …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumni promoted within Moore Communications Group
Florida State University’s School of Communication alumni are playing an integral part in the success of Moore Communications Group (MCG), a top 75 communications firm nationally, which is headquartered in Tallahassee, Fla. In April, three FSU alumni were promoted within MCG’s account servicing team to bolster the firm’s renowned commitment and excellence in client servicing. Audrey …
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