John (JD) Doughney, an accomplished alumnus of the College of Communication and Information (CCI), was selected as the keynote speaker for the prestigious 2025 Seminole 100 ceremony on February 22, 2025. As a successful business leader, he spoke about what the Seminole 100 recognizes and values, celebrating 100 of the fastest-growing alumni-led or alumni-owned businesses. …
CONTINUE READINGCategory: Media Communication Studies
News from the Media Communication Studies at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information
JD Doughney Returns to FSU as 2025 Seminole 100 Keynote Speaker
Alumni Feature: Sarah Morris
For Sarah Morris, the versatility of a communication degree was the key to unlocking many career possibilities. As an undergraduate at Florida State University’s School of Communication, she was involved in Ad Club, Arrowhead Advertising, and the Director’s Ambassador program—gaining hands-on experience that shaped her career.
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Student Spotlight: Sydney Sherry
Meet Sydney Sherry, a double major in Media & Communication Studies and Social Work, and the 2025 President of Lambda Pi Eta (LPE), the national communication honor society at Florida State University.
CONTINUE READINGMedia Communication Studies Student Completed the Global Citizenship Certificate Program and Spoke at Award Ceremony
Sydney Sherry, a Media Communication Studies student, completed the Global Citizenship Certificate Program (GCC). The program offers a transformative experience by deepening students’ understanding of global issues and intercultural communication.
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Doctoral Student Published in Top Journal
Sunah Lee, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Communication, recently published her research in Social Media + Society, a top journal in the communication and media studies field. The article, ‘“I Had My Hair Cut Today to Share #Women_Short Cut_Campaign”: Feminist Selfies Protesting Misogyny,’ examines the hashtag activism that South Korean women initiated on …
CONTINUE READINGSchool 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.
CONTINUE READINGMedia Communication Studies Student Presents At World Summit of Nobel Peace
Nair Perez-Torres, a Media Communication Studies student, was accepted as a presenting delegate for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. The conference was held September 16-21, 2024, in Monterrey, Mexico.
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