Malia Bruker Selected as Executive Vice President for University Film and Video Association

Florida State University Associate Professor and Documentary Film Maker Malia Bruker has accepted the role of Executive Vice President for the University Film & Video Association (UVFA). The UVFA is a non-profit organization comprised of over 700 members, seeking to connect creators and prioritizing higher education within media and video creation. Bruker focuses on documentary-style …

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McDowell to serve as CCI interim dean

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Original story published on Florida State University News on August 10, 2021.  Florida State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Sally McRorie has appointed Stephen McDowell to serve as interim dean of the College of Communication and Information. McDowell succeeds Larry Dennis, who has returned to the faculty after 12 years as …

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Passing of Dr Jay Rayburn

It is with great shock and sadness that the College received the news of the passing of one of its esteemed colleagues and friend, Professor Jay Rayburn. Dr Rayburn had an impact on many students and alumni over the years. He joined the College in 1985 and retired in 2020. Details of his service will …

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Assistant Professor Selected for McKnight Junior Faculty Development Fellowship

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School of Communication Assistant Professor Arienne Ferchaud, Ph.D., was awarded a McKnight Junior Faculty Development Fellowship for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. The Florida Education Fund (FEF) has selected over 230 historically underrepresented minorities and women for Faculty Development Fellowships since the program was created in 1984. In an effort to support faculty diversity, …

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81 Students & Faculty Celebrated at Virtual CCI Honors & Awards Program

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Each spring, the FSU College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosts the Honors and Awards Program and Reception to celebrate the academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to service of our students and faculty. For the first time ever, this event was held virtually, via Zoom, where awardees and their friends and families were able to …

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McDowell and Green Present FSU’s Internationalization Efforts at Virtual International Conference

Dr. Stephen McDowell, Florida State University School of Communication Professor and FSU Assistant Provost, leads international initiatives across the University. With Center for Global Engagement Director (CGE) Dr. Cynthia Green, Dr. McDowell spoke at the Innovations in Internationalisation at Home Conference 2021 hosted by Universities UK International and the University of Kent on April 23, …

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