CCI Alumni Working Abroad in London

This past May, Dean Michelle Kazmer of the College of Communication and Information (CCI) traveled to London, where she caught up with CCI alumni Dr. Arif Dagli, Dr. Ummuhan Yesil, and Gianna Mitchell. The visit highlighted the many ways alumni are building careers and making a global impact.  Gianna Mitchell, a CCI graduate who received …

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Media Communication Studies Student Launches Market Industry News Publication

Media Communication Studies student Zachary Staubitz transformed his passion for marketing into a platform for sharing the latest trends through his publication, Market Industry News. As he prepares to graduate from Florida State University (FSU), Staubitz wants more than just a traditional résumé to demonstrate his skills. He recently launched Market Industry News, a weekly …

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SCOM Alumna Lindsay Lovins Named Among Tallahassee’s Future 5 Honorees 

Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication (SCOM) alumna Lindsay Lovins was recently named one of Tallahassee’s Future 5 Honorees—a recognition celebrating emerging leaders making a meaningful impact in the Tallahassee community. Lovins graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies in 2015.  She earned the Future 5 recognition for her work …

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CCI Advanced Feature Students Highlight Day at the Capitol

Advanced Feature Students Highlight FSU Day at the Capitol

Students in FSU’s College of Communication and Information (CCI), Advanced Feature course recently took their skills outside of the classroom and to the Florida State Capitol, producing a short video feature on FSU’s Day at the Capitol on Jan. 21. Undergraduate students Alyson Mizanin, Jenny Cen, and John Foreman worked together to document FSU’s presence at the event, highlighting both the excitement of the day and the connections between Florida State students and state leaders.

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School of Communication Launches Inaugural Advisory Council

The School of Communication (SCOM) held the first meeting of its inaugural advisory council on Jan. 27, marking a major milestone. The council brings together alumni and industry leaders who represent all academic areas within the school. The group will review curriculum, identify new opportunities for students and faculty, and brainstorm projects that better align with FSU’s strategic decisions, including FSU Health.

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SCOM Alumna Kelly Corder on Advocacy Through Media Relations

Written by Aila Seaman SCOM alumna Kelly Corder serves as the Director of Media Relations at Sachs Media, where her experiences at Florida State University have prepared her to raise awareness of stories about victims like George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tyre Nichols, as well as causes that promote addiction recovery, public safety, and other …

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