The 2026 CCI AI Research Summit “Human at the Center” brought together Florida State University faculty, researchers and students on Friday, October 23, at the Turnbull Conference Center to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in research, communication and everyday life. Throughout the day, attendees participated in faculty panel discussions, technology competitions and a …
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Human at the Center: 2026 CCI Research Summit Explores AI Research in Communication and Healthcare
SCOM Alumna Samantha Murphy Promoted to Marketing Director at Mekanic
Samantha Murphy, a School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, recently stepped into an exciting new role at Mekanic, an agency dedicated to helping purpose-driven organizations turn ambitious goals into actionable strategies. With a dynamic background spanning creative agencies, e-commerce brands, and large associations, Murphy brings a wealth of experience to her new position as Marketing Director. …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Amanda Wiggins Recognized Among BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region
School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, Amanda Wiggins, was recently selected to represent the Marana Chamber of Commerce on BizTucson Magazine’s 2026 Women Leading the Region! The summer issue honors and highlights prominent female leaders and innovators within Southern Arizona. “It means a great deal to me to represent my community, my family and our …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Assistant Professor Braidyn Lazenby Publishes Research on the Stigma GLP-1 Medication Users Face
The rise of GLP-1 medication use over the past decade has transformed societal perceptions of weight loss and created different stigmas surrounding it. Lazenby explores why these stigmas exist and how they influence behavior and communication in her publication, “‘They Call Us Cheaters’: Exploring Stigma Management Communication Strategies During GLP-1 Medication Use.” “I decided to …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Faculty Presents Regional Communication Research at FELAFACS and RADAR Conferences in Guatemala
FSU College of Communication and Information (CCI) took the stage in Guatemala as School of Communication (SCOM) faculty joined scholars from across Latin America at the IV Encuentro Regional de Centroamérica de FELAFACS and the IV Congreso de Comunicación RADAR last month. The event, hosted at Universidad Rafael Landívar, served as a critical forum to …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Faculty and Students Represent FSU at AEJMC Conference
AEJMC held its 109th Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., from Aug. 5-8. The conference gave FSU SCOM representatives opportunities to present research and connect with other scholars in the field. Among the participants were Eldaneka Rolle, a doctoral student making her conference debut, and Dr. Elizabeth Ray, who was making her first on-site conference appearance. Both presented work and also served as panelists for a Public Relations and Media Ethics Division session.
CONTINUE READINGPh.D. Recipient Dr. Sun Young Park Publishes on Gut Health Advertisement on TikTok
While earning her Ph.D. in Communication Theory and Research from Florida State University’s (FSU) School of Communication, Dr. Sun Young Park collaborated with Drs. Jaejin Lee and Braidyn Lazenby in her publication, “Gut health goes viral: analyzing influencer advertising for dietary supplements on TikTok”. This research examined how TikTok creators discuss gut health and promote …
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