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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News from the Public Relations program at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information
School of Communication Launches Inaugural Advisory Council
School of Communication Professors and PhD Student Research Graduate Readiness in Public Relations
School of Communication (SCOM) professors Dr. Richard Waters and Dr. Elizabeth Ray, and PhD student, Eldaneka Rolle, conducted research exploring how graduate programs in public relations can better prepare students for success in the professional public relations industry. Their study “Shaping Future Professionals: Industry Perspectives on Graduate Internships” was published in the Journal of Public Relations Education and highlights key findings on how graduate programs structure academic preparation and industry expectations for students. “If this study encourages programs to design learning experiences that reflect those …
CONTINUE READINGFSU SCOM Alumna Jessie Watson Receives MAC Award Celebrating the FSU Credit Union’s Rebrand to Champions First Credit Union
Jessie Watson, a Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, has been awarded the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Award. This award is presented by experts in the field of marketing, media, and social.
CONTINUE READINGFollowing Personal Passions: Lyndsi Edgar Seminole 100 Spotlight
Lyndsi Edgar, a School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, was chosen as a Seminole 100 honoree. Seminole 100 is a prestigious recognition of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by Florida State University (FSU) alumni. “I’d like to sincerely thank Seminole 100 for this incredible honor. I’m truly looking forward to meeting and celebrating with my …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM 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 …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students Discuss the Impact of the Torchbearer 100
The Torchbearer 100 represents 100 undergraduate leaders that have made significant impacts on the Florida State University (FSU) community. The Torchbearer 100 plays on the phrase “Leaders and achievers” to encompass a wide range of students and their continuous commitment to the community.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Student Receives 2025 Dr. Jay Rayburn, APR, CPRC Student Scholarship
Public Relations Undergraduate Student Camille Hewitt was selected as the 2025 Dr. Jay Rayburn, APR, CPRC Student Scholarship Recipient on August 4 by the Florida Public Relations Association.
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