When Ariya Massoudi first stepped on to the Florida State University (FSU) campus, he had one goal: aid athletes in the form of medicine. But life had a different direction for Massoudi.
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News from the Digital Media Production program at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information
SCOM Alumnus Ariya Massoudi and His Journey to ESPN
CCI Students Recognized at FSU Leadership Awards Night
On April 12, 2025, Florida State University (FSU) hosted its Leadership Awards, an annual recognition of students, organizations, and employees who have demonstrated a commitment to student success and giving back to the community. The awards are hosted by the Office of Student Organizations and Involvement with a focus on leadership through achievement, service, or …
CONTINUE READINGAlumni Spotlight: Lauren Pechwasser
Former Florida State University School of Communication (SCOM) student Lauren Pechwasser is a producer, director of photography and editor at NBCUniversal.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Students Explore New Possibilities in Filmmaking
Students in Dr. Andy Opel’s Immersive Media Production class stepped into a new world in the FSU Immersive Media Dome.
CONTINUE READINGSchool 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 …
CONTINUE READINGProfessor Returns to Mississippi Delta for Annual Student Project Trip
Every summer, Fannie Lou Hamer Professor of Rhetorical Studies Davis Houck leads students to the Mississippi Delta to document the region’s civil rights stories. This year marked the 21st anniversary of the trip, highlighted by milestones that have distinguished it from previous years to further strengthen the tradition.
CONTINUE READING27 College Spring 2024 Graduates Receive Honors Medallion
Florida State University honored 27 CCI Spring 2024 graduates with an Honors Medallion, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements and exceptional skills in their respective fields. Florida State’s Honors Program strives to support students in realizing their potential and fostering a drive to positively impact the world, as symbolized by the Honors Medallion.
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