SCSD director receives American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s highest honor

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association will recognize Hugh Catts, professor and director of Florida State University’s School of Communication Science and Disorders, as an Honors of the Association recipient at the organization’s annual convention in November. Catts, who joined the Florida State faculty last summer, will receive the award for distinguished contributions to the discipline of …

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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 graduate student wins American Association of University Women grant

Florida State University School of Communication Science & Disorders (SCSD) first-year graduate student Stephanie Brown received a Career Development Grant of $11,000 from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for the upcoming academic year. Brown, who earned an undergraduate degree in early childhood education from Valdosta State University in 2007, taught in the classroom …

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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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CCI students recognized at Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence

Three College of Communication & Information graduate students were honored by Florida State University’s Graduate School at the annual Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence at the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House on April 9. The event sponsored by The Graduate School, the Office of Research, and the Congress of Graduate Students, recognizes FSU’s graduate students for …

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CCI students present at FSU Undergrad Research Symposium

Over a dozen students in the Florida State University College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) presented their original research or creative works at the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.  It took place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 1, 2014, at the Honors, Scholars and Fellows House. This event provided a unique opportunity for undergraduate student …

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