A native of Terra Ceia, Florida, Erin Lisch earned two degrees from Florida State University in 2014: one in Media Communication and another in Sports Management. During her time at FSU, Lisch combined two of her passions and began as a reporter for Seminole Sports Magazine, where she was often recognized for her talent and …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
FSU Alumna, Erin Lisch, Receives Florida Associated Press Award
Drew Piers is Named Partner and Director of Campaigns for Sachs Media Group
CCI graduate, Drew Piers, earned degrees in Public Relations and Political Science back in 2014 before working on his Master’s degree in Applied American Politics and Policy at FSU. Even as an undergraduate student, Piers recognized his passion and talent for problem-solving and evaluating governmental policies with a creative scope. Piers worked as a Policy …
CONTINUE READINGJeffrey Schermer, CCI Alum and Disney Creative
Jeffrey Schermer, School of Communication alum and imaginative virtuoso, is using his talents at the “Happiest Place on Earth.” Schermer, who graduated in 2015, works on the creative team at Walt Disney World constructing innovative solutions and forming new ways to promote and stimulate Disney Parks and Resorts. Schermer shared, “Communications courses taught me applicable …
CONTINUE READINGJamie Rich: Comm School Alumna and Creator of Flamingo Magazine
Writer, Creator, Publisher, and Editor in Chief, Jamie Rich received a dual Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Creative Writing from Florida State in 1999. She then went on to obtain a Master’s in Journalism from Georgetown University. Her passion in creative writing, media, culture, and photography paved way for her adventurous career. Ever-learning, Rich has …
CONTINUE READINGMeet Kristin Bass-Petersen
The Basics Name: Kristin Bass-Petersen Degree: Master’s in Media & Communication Studies Graduation Year: 2010 Hometown: Santiago, Chile Current City: Tallahassee, FL Job: VP Digital Media Services, The Pod Advertising Meet Kristin Who do you admire and why? My husband for living so far from his family and culture, and somehow managing to put up with the …
CONTINUE READINGRecent Comm School Grad Employed at Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce
The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomed recent School of Communication grad, Courtney Calhoun, as their Marketing and Communications Coordinator in January. Courtney graduated with a Bachelor’s in Media/Communication Studies in the Summer of 2017, and after interning with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce during the Summer of 2016, Courtney was offered …
CONTINUE READINGJohn DuBard: Inaugural Seminole 100 Honoree and Established Communications Professor
John DuBard, current faculty member of the College of Communication and Information, is an FSU alumnus with an M.A. in Theater and a Ph.D. in Communication. This man of many talents first earned a B.A. in Mathematics at the University of Mississippi in 1966 after frequently visiting the college as a high school student to …
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