2025 Seminole 100 CCI Honorees

The Seminole 100 is a yearly celebration that recognizes 100 of the fastest growing businesses led and owned by FSU alumni. This year, the ceremony was held on February 22, where honorees across multiple fields gathered to celebrate their achievements. This year, eight CCI alumni were recognized as follows: Aaron T. Rich – Aaron Rich …

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JD Doughney Returns to FSU as 2025 Seminole 100 Keynote Speaker

John (JD) Doughney, an accomplished alumnus of the College of Communication and Information (CCI), was selected as the keynote speaker for the prestigious 2025 Seminole 100 ceremony on February 22, 2025. As a successful business leader, he spoke about what the Seminole 100 recognizes and values, celebrating 100 of the fastest-growing alumni-led or alumni-owned businesses. …

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Alumni Feature: Sarah Morris

For Sarah Morris, the versatility of a communication degree was the key to unlocking many career possibilities. As an undergraduate at Florida State University’s School of Communication, she was involved in Ad Club, Arrowhead Advertising, and the Director’s Ambassador program—gaining hands-on experience that shaped her career.

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12 CCI Projects in FSU’s Great Give 2025

FSU's Great Give March 5, 2025

Florida State University’s (FSU) Great Give is a university-wide day of giving that supports our exemplary students, faculty, and groups across campus. FSU’s Great Give will begin on Wednesday, March 5, at midnight and will continue for 24 hours.  We encourage you to consider making an online donation to support the great work happening at …

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Mariam Shaikh

Dr. Mariam Shaikh, who serves as the United Nations (UN) Communications Advisor to the President of the General Assembly, is also a Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication alumna. Shaikh credits the School with instilling key skills and insights that helped her get to where she is today.

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Communication 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, …

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