SCSD Student Profile: Meghan Hemstreet- Serves, Leads, Succeeds

SCSD students tend to have a common trait—a genuine desire to help others achieve confidence in themselves. Meghan Hemstreet is a leader among her peers in this area, having dedicated years to serving and teaching the youth in her community. “Observing therapy sessions first hand inspires me to continue moving forward with my degree.” Says Hemstreet. …

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SCSD alumna follows unintended path to career in audiology

Jennifer Lamfers intended to major in criminology upon entering Florida State University.  Then, she walked into the wrong room at freshman orientation. It was a mix-up that made an enduring impression and why Lamfers (B.S. ’06) urges current students to keep an open mind when deciding their educational paths. Lamfers had walked into the room …

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SCSD alumna a leader, innovator in speech-language pathology field

With a master’s degree from Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders and a diverse background in speech-language pathology, Carmen Vitton is thriving as chief operating officer of an in-house therapy provider, while also collaborating on innovation of new tools in speech-language pathology. When she graduated from Florida State 27 years ago, Vitton …

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SCSD doctoral graduate makes immediate impact on University of Northern Colorado faculty

It may be less than a year since Derek Headley graduated with a doctorate from Florida State University’s School of Communication Science & Disorders, but he is already making an impact as a member of the University of Northern Colorado’s (UNC) faculty. Headly joined UNC’s Department of Audiology and Speech Language Sciences faculty last fall …

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SCSD doctoral student receives Moellership Award, will embark on summer of service

Florida State University School of Communication Science & Disorders doctoral student Maya Callender recently received a Moellership Award from the Center for Leadership and Social Change which will enable her to set off to South Africa in April for a two-month service project. The Moellership Award, named for its founder Bill Moeller, provides selected students …

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COMM doctoral grad joins Lahore University of Management Sciences faculty in Pakistan

Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication recent doctoral graduate, Dr. Khawaja Zain-ul-abdin, has accepted a tenure line position as Assistant Professor to teach marketing & communication at the Suleman Dawood School of Business in the Lahore University of Management Sciences.  This University is the top-ranked academic institution in Pakistan and its Suleman Dawood School …

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COMM media production recent grads win 2013 Florida AP Broadcaster Awards

Recent Florida State University School of Communication media production graduates, Taylor Tannebaum and Ricardo Maldonado, won first place in the Sports category of the 2013 Florida Associated Press Broadcaster (FAPB) Awards.  These annual awards recognize outstanding radio and television contributions from college and professional stations across the state. Tannenbaum and Maldonado were given the award …

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