The generous support of Bob and Gail Knight has led to the establishment of the Distinguished Professorship of Audiology, the first-ever distinguished professorship in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD). “We are incredibly grateful to Bob and Gail Knight for their generosity, innovation, and vision,” said Dr. Michelle M. Kazmer, Dean of the …
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News from the CCI School Communication Science & Disorders
CCI Establishes the Bob & Gail Knight Distinguished Professorship in Audiology
SCSD Represented by Faculty and Student at the 2025 FEDHH Conference
Drs. Kristen Guynes and Michelle Torres-Chavarro had the opportunity to present at the Florida Educators of Students who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing (FEDHH) conference in Gainesville, Florida, which occurred November 7-8, 2025. The faculty were accompanied by undergraduate student Sydney Simon.
CONTINUE READINGThe College of Communication and Information Welcomes New Faculty Members
The College of Communication and Information is excited to welcome five new faculty members: Dillon Pruett, Seul Lee, Qunfang Wu, Dawn Sowers, and Pengfei Zhao.
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Research Associate Speaks at Copenhagen on the IDA Definition of Dyslexia
Dr. Hugh Catts journeyed overseas to make a keynote address at the Danish Dyslexia Association meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, on “Revisiting the Definition of Dyslexia.” Catts is a Research Associate at the School of Communication and Science Disorders, having over four decades of experience in dyslexia research. Initially, Catts was interested in studying dyslexia because …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Students Participate in Florida’s Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Event
Two School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) undergraduate audiology students, Eva Gegovski and Hannah Figueras, represented Florida State University at the Florida Special Olympics Healthy Hearing (SOHH) event this fall. These students provided valuable assistance to clinicians by assisting with hearing screenings and showcasing their skills. Gegovski and Figueras delivered otoscopy, otoacoustic emissions testing, …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD Doctoral Scholar Alexis Moser Honored by ASHA
Alexis Moser, doctoral scholar in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), has been recognized as a 2025 ASHA Distinguished Early Career Professional. This recognition emphasizes the work of Early Career Professionals (ECPs) that work in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology who are taking strides in leadership, volunteering, and advocacy at multiple …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD’s DHH/ASL Educational Outreach Program Hosts Community Gathering at Wakulla Springs State Park
SCSD’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing/American Sign Language (DHH/ASL) Educational Outreach Program hosted a community gathering at Wakulla Springs State Park for families of children who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
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