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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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Mariam Shaikh
CCI Students Bring Hands-On STEM Activities to Middle School STEM Night
For the third year in a row, FSU College of Communication and Information students partnered with the SciGirls at Montford Middle School’s annual STEM night to continue their commitment to STEM outreach in K-12.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Assistant Professor Receives CRC Grant
Dr. Braidyn Lazenby, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication, received a seed grant from the Florida State University (FSU) Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) for her project, “One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Creating a Communication Guide for Healthcare Providers During Interactions for Patients Seeking and Utilizing Weight-Loss Medication.” “I am excited to continue …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication 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, …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Student Spotlight: Sydney Sherry
Meet Sydney Sherry, a double major in Media & Communication Studies and Social Work, and the 2025 President of Lambda Pi Eta (LPE), the national communication honor society at Florida State University.
CONTINUE READINGNew SCOM IP Program in Switzerland
The School of Communication is now introducing a new study abroad program in Geneva, Switzerland. This program allows students interested in climate change and geography to highlight these issues through journalism and reporting.
CONTINUE READINGPublic Relations Team Wins Direct Effect Innovation Challenge at the University of South Florida
Four Public Relations students won the Direct Effect Innovation Challenge at the University of South Florida on November 8. The team– Allison James, Paige Peterson, Victoria Pires, and Mitchell Krueger- was presented with the challenge of attracting attention from food enthusiasts to Tampa Bay’s emerging food scene by designing a campaign with a United States Postal Service direct mail piece and a presentation in less than 3.5 hours.
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