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 …
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News from the Public Relations program at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information
Following Personal Passions: Lyndsi Edgar Seminole 100 Spotlight
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 …
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.
CONTINUE READINGPR Students Present at International Public Relations Research Conference
Written by Marlowe Dunn Flom Public Relations majors Mitch Krueger and Isabella Giles will be presenting their respective research projects at the 2025 International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) in Orlando, FL. “Being selected to present at the IPRRC is genuinely an amazing feeling,” Krueger said. “I did not anticipate that I would be accepted. …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Alumna Michelle B. Griffin Releases New Book
Michelle B. Griffin, a School of Communication alumna, recently launched Position Yourself: The Four-Step Roadmap to Know, Show, and Grow Your Personal Brand Authority on January 31, 2025. This is her second book, following the success of The LinkedIn Branding Book, which was released in 2022. With two decades of experience in communications, public relations, …
CONTINUE READINGPublic Relations Team Wins Direct Effect Innovation Challenge at the University of South Florida
Four Public Relations students won the Direct Effect Innovation Challenge at the University of South Florida on November 8. The team– Allison James, Paige Peterson, Victoria Pires, and Mitchell Krueger- was presented with the challenge of attracting attention from food enthusiasts to Tampa Bay’s emerging food scene by designing a campaign with a United States Postal Service direct mail piece and a presentation in less than 3.5 hours.
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