School of Communication Alumna Shares Career Tips for Success in Digital PR

School of Communication alumna Bri Godwin graduated in 2017 with a degree in Media & Communications studies and has since built a dynamic career in digital marketing. Godwin currently serves as a Digital Public Relations (PR) Manager at Journey Further, a New York City-based agency. She describes her role in Digital PR as the intersection of public relations and search engine optimization.

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Double CCI Alumnus Publishes Third Book

Double CCI Alumnus Publishes Third Book

Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, a double College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumnus and CCI Marketing and Communication Coordinator, has recently released his third book in The Zoboros Series, Beyond the Rift. Ciccarelli-Walsh described the series as a superhero space opera saga, “think Star Wars meets X-Men.” In this installment, the characters find themselves on the run, …

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School of Communication Faculty and Alumnus Contribute to Award Winning Student Film Project

During the 2021 Sunflower County Film Academy, 22 high school students–with the help of several School of Communication faculty and alumni–spent a week planning, directing, and filming the documentary An Army Rising Up while exploring their community’s connection to civil rights icons Emmet Till and Fannie Lou Hamer. Every summer, Fannie Lou Hamer’s America hosts …

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Student Spotlight: Kate Fernandez

As an Advertising major and President of Her Campus FSU, a women’s media publication with over 12,900 followers on Instagram, Kate Fernandez has combined her passion for communication with real-world leadership. Her experience in Her Campus began as a freshman when she reached out to Her Campus to see if they were accepting new members.

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Student Spotlight: Alyssa Croft

Public Relations student Alyssa Croft presented “Words in Big Business: How Scienceploitation has Invaded Consumer Society” at the President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence on October 10, 2024. The presentation was the culmination of 10 months of work on the project, made possible by an IDEA Grant Croft received last March.

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SCOM Alumna Recognized as Top Women in Media

School of Communication alumna Brooke Garringer was chosen as an honoree for the 2024 Cynopsis Top Women in Media in the “PR Gurus” category. The award celebrates the past achievements and future potential of women in media, reaffirming their vital role in driving innovation, creativity, and positive change. From executives and innovators to content creators …

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