Recent Comm School Grad Employed at Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce

The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomed recent School of Communication grad, Courtney Calhoun, as their Marketing and Communications Coordinator in January. Courtney graduated with a Bachelor’s in Media/Communication Studies in the Summer of 2017, and after interning with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce during the Summer of 2016, Courtney was offered …

CONTINUE READING

Student Places at National Advertising Competition

Jess Kane is a third year Media Communication Studies student and Vice President of FSU’s chapter of Collegiate Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). During the last week in January, Jess came in second place in the state of Florida at Collegiate DECA’s Advertising Campaign competition. She is now qualified to compete at the International …

CONTINUE READING

CCI alumna receives NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award

CCI alumna Jennifer Whelihan worked hard as a student at FSU, receiving the Florida State University Seminole Leadership Award. Nothing changed with her as she moved into the working world. She has recently been selected as the recipient of this year’s NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month …

CONTINUE READING

Meet Alumnus Tanner Stiehl, Marine Safety Supervisor @ US Coast Guard

The Basics Name: Tanner Stiehl Degree: Bachelor’s in Media Communication Studies Graduation Year: 2011 Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Current City: Pago Pago, American Samoa Job: Marine Safety Detachment Supervisor, US Coast Guard Meet Tanner Who do you admire and why? My dad Mark Stiehl. He was a FSU communication major in the 80s and got me started on the path I am …

CONTINUE READING

Meet Kelli Gemmer, FSU alumna and employee

The Basics Name: Kelli Gemmer Degree: Bachelor’s in Media Communication Studies Graduation Year: 2014 Hometown: Melbourne, FL Current City: Tallahassee, FL Job: Publications & Promotions Coordinator, FSU Career Center Meet Kelli Who do you admire and why? Emma Watson because she’s intelligent, caring, and not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. What Jeopardy category could you clear, no problem? …

CONTINUE READING

Meet Mark Wilson, WTVT FOX13 Anchor

The Basics Name: Mark Wilson Degree: Bachelor’s in Media Communication Studies Graduation Year: 1991 Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL Current City: Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL Job: Primary Evening News Anchor,  WTVT Fox13 Television   Meet Mark Who do you admire and why? I’ve always admired veterans & first responders for their sacrifices, my wife for waging a courageous battle against Crohns while …

CONTINUE READING

Meet Baillie Ward, StartUp Cheerleader at Atlanta Tech Village

Meet Baillie Ward, Communication Graduate in ATL The Basics Name: Ballie Ward Degree: Bachelor of Science in Media Communication Studies Hometown: Alva, FL Current City: Atlanta, GA Job: Marketing Assistant at Benevate Meet Baillie Who do you admire and why? Mark Zeigler – he is truly an inspiration and has been since I first took his class. His passion extends beyond …

CONTINUE READING