School of Communication alumna Nikki Méndez has been recognized as an Ad Age Rising Star 2024. The Rising Star awards are designed to celebrate those who are up-and-coming, making their mark on the marketing and advertising industry. The Stars have worked to demonstrate substantial growth, creativity, and initiative in non-managerial roles. “It feels very surreal, like …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
School of Communication Alumna Nikki Méndez Recognized as an Ad Age Rising Star 2024
School of Communication Alumnus Adam Walls Awarded an Emmy
School of Communication alumnus Adam Walls (B.S. ’05) received a Children’s & Family Emmy Award for The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, his first award as a makeup artist. “At Florida State, I worked on projects with my friends. How cool is it that all these years later, I’m still doing the same thing: …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students Travel to Atlanta for Networking Trip
In late April, nine College of Communication and Information (CCI) students traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to network with alumni, tour company facilities, and learn about the technology industry at five major companies. The students visited William Mills Agency, where they met CCI alumnus and CCI Leadership Board member William Mills (B.A. ‘83). During the visit, …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Melinda Woolbright Coleau Finds Success in D.C. Media Scene
School of Communication alumna Melinda Woolbright Coleau has worked her way to the role of planning manager at NBC in Washington, D.C. Coleau’s trajectory into media was motivated by her education at Florida State University, where she studied radio broadcasting, scriptwriting and the transition from audio to visual storytelling.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Presents Environmental Communication Research at International PR Conference
Courtnee Connon, a two-time alumna of the School of Communication, presented her doctoral research at the International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) in March.
CONTINUE READINGMeet CCI Alumnus Ryan McCormick!
College of Communication alumnus Ryan McCormick is making waves in the world of public relations. He graduated from Florida State in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Media Production before working in several impressive media and public relations (PR) roles including being a senior producer at CBS-TV, writer for the New York Post, and communications …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumnus Dr. Michael Cornett Retires After Teaching 50 Years
After a 50-year career as a professor, Dr. Michael Cornett has recently retired. He obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. from the College of Communication in 1969. In high school, Cornett was drawn to law, particularly because he was an avid debater and the courtroom excited him. During his undergraduate education at Ottawa University, he was …
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