Dr. Jennifer Proffitt has been appointed as the newest Theodore Clevenger Professor in Communication by Dean Michelle Kazmer. Dr. Proffitt was honored at the College of Communication and Information’s (CCI) retreat on August 22, 2024.
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News about the faculty at the CCI School of Communication
SCOM Professor Appointed as Theodore Clevenger Professor, 2024-2029
School of Communication Assistant Professor Publishes Novel
School of Communication Assistant Professor Arienne Ferchaud published her debut novel, Lifeshaper, in June, 2024. “I’m excited that this is just something totally different for me. At work, I am a social scientist focusing on media effects/media psychology. This was a chance for me to stretch my creative muscles and do something totally outside of my training,” said Ferchaud.
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Director Receives CRC Grant
Dr. Patrick Merle, Associate Professor and Director of the School of Communication, received a SEED grant from the Florida State University Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) for his project, “Uncertain about the Cone of Uncertainty?: Examining the impact of the new NHC visual about tropical cyclones on coastal communities.”
CONTINUE READINGProfessor Stephen McDowell Presents at NAFSA
Dr. Stephen McDowell, Assistant Provost for International Initiatives and John H. Phipps Professor of Communication, presented on the panel “Navigating Risk Management and Mental Health Abroad: Strategies and Insights” at the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) conference. “The panel was very well-attended, and we had a lot of good questions,” McDowell said. “This …
CONTINUE READINGStudent Success: Speech and Debate Team
This year’s School of Communication Speech and Debate team capped off a successful season with a winning performance at the National Championship in April.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Class Submits Sign for Key Civil Rights Figure
This spring, Dr. Davis Houck’s rhetorical criticism class embarked on a mission to preserve the legacy of James Meredith, civil rights activist and the first African American student admitted to the racially segregated University of Mississippi.
CONTINUE READINGProfessor Rachel Bailey Honored with Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award
School of Communication Associate Professor Rachel Bailey has been honored as one of the recipients of FSU’s 2024 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award. “It’s lovely to be recognized for my work,” Bailey said. “I’m committed to being the best graduate mentor I can be.” This award honors faculty who help graduate students develop their disciplinary expertise …
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