Associate Professor Patrick Merle, Ph.D., has assumed the role of Director of the School of Communication beginning July 1, 2020. Jennifer Proffitt, Ph.D. had previously served as Director since January 2018. “It has been an honor to serve as the Director of the School of Communication,” Proffitt said. “It is an important but challenging role, …
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News from the Public Relations program at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information
Patrick Merle Assumes Director Role at School of Communication
CCI Celebrates 5 Years of Collaboration with Local Communication Firm
Dr. Patrick Merle (Public Relations) and Nanette Schimpf, APR, CPRC, (’89, B.S. Communication) are celebrating the five-year anniversary of their partnership, the Incubation Lab. This joint effort between CCI and The Moore Agency allows students to work with real clients while practicing their research, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Teaming up just like they would in …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Awards Exceptional Students and Faculty
72 students and faculty were given awards for outstanding academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to service.
CONTINUE READING33 CCI Students Graduate with Honors
Florida State University awarded 383 honors medallions to Spring 2020 graduates in a virtual ceremony on April 30, 2020 — 33 of these medallions were given to graduates of the FSU College of Communication and Information. The FSU Honors Program recognizes students who are particularly motivated to create change through intellectual curiosity. The breakdown of the …
CONTINUE READINGArrowhead Advertising Advances to Final Round of AAF National Student Advertising Competition
After FSU’s Arrowhead Advertising competed in the semi-finals on Thursday, May 7th, they were selected as one of the top 8 teams advancing to the finals of National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF). A total of 103 schools competed at the district level, where 17 winning teams went on …
CONTINUE READINGPR Alumnus Part of Award-Winning Company Culture Accepts New Position with Hinge
“Life doesn’t always happen how you want it to, and that’s okay,” says Jarryd Boyd (’14, B.S. Public Relations). An odd quote from someone who just accepted an amazing new position as the Public Relations Manager at Hinge, but like most people, Jarryd had to pay his dues before finally landing his dream job. During …
CONTINUE READINGComm Alumna Shares How Motherhood Enhances Professional Skills
Communication School Alumna, Erin Vogt, started the new year right with an article in the Public Relations Society of America’s national publication, Strategies and Tactics. Her article “How Motherhood Made Me a Better PR Pro” focused on how the “Motherhood Penalty” negatively impacts women across the entire workforce. Erin narrowed in on six motherhood skills …
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