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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SCOM 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 …

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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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New 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.

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Public 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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