School of Communication Alumnus Aidan Marengo served as the Visual Arts Lead for the FSU international Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team, which won a gold medal for the second year in a row at the iGEM Grand Jamboree. The iGEM Grand Jamboree was held from Oct. 28-31, 2025, at the Paris Convention Centre in France, where FSU was one of two universities from Florida with an iGEM team.
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
SCOM Alumnus Plays Significant Role in iGem Gold Medal Wins
Following 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 READINGFSU Alumna and “First Lady of Sales” Dr. Cindy McGovern on Personal Branding and Leadership
School of Communication alumna and “The First Lady of Sales” Dr. Cindy McGovern has built her career around using communication to inspire and develop the next generation of leaders.
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 READINGLisa Primiani White Recognized for Her Dedication to the American Heart Association
SCOM alumna Lisa Primiani White (B.S. ’10) has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Star of Excellence Award, a distinction recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment and impact in their roles. “It was deeply meaningful to be recognized for work that I’ve poured my heart into—no pun intended,” she said. The Star of Excellence …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumna Discusses the Impact of Second Harvest of the Big Bend
School of Communication (SCOM) Alumna Ashleigh Kittrell sat down with the College of Communication and Information (CCI) to discuss her work with Second Harvest of the Big Bend. This organization keeps FSU’s Food for Thought pantry shelves stocked, providing students with the proper nutrition for success. Kittrell graduated from the School of Communication and is now a Marketing and Communications Specialist at Second Harvest of the Big Bend.
CONTINUE READINGThe MS Delta Film Academy: Framing the Future
WCTV recently highlighted the work of Fannie Lou Hamer Professor of Rhetorical Studies Dr. Davis Houck, and the MS Delta Film Academy. Now in its sixth year, the two-week workshop that was hosted in June by We2gether, a non-profit in Drew, Mississippi, inspires and teaches students the various elements of documentary filmmaking. Being highlighted in …
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