School of Communication (SCOM) professors Dr. Richard Waters and Dr. Elizabeth Ray, and PhD student, Eldaneka Rolle, conducted research exploring how graduate programs in public relations can better prepare students for success in the professional public relations industry. Their study “Shaping Future Professionals: Industry Perspectives on Graduate Internships” was published in the Journal of Public Relations Education and highlights key findings on how graduate programs structure academic preparation and industry expectations for students. “If this study encourages programs to design learning experiences that reflect those …
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FSU’s Great Give is Wednesday March 4th (a 24-hour fundraiser)
FSU’s Great Give will begin on Wednesday, March 4, at midnight and will continue for 24 hours. Florida State University’s (FSU) Great Give, now in its 15th year, is a university-wide day of giving that supports our exemplary students, faculty, and groups across campus. We encourage you to consider making an online donation to support …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Whitney Lee Named Scarlett Magazine’s Woman of the Year for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Whitney Lee, a School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, has been named Scarlett Magazine’s Woman of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. Scarlett Magazine is a publication that highlights women’s fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and health through creative editing that captivates its audience. Lee was recognized this year for her influential work as founder and CEO of her public relations agency, True Story PR!
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumna Recognized as Seminole 100 Honoree
Meagan Nixon is a School of Communication alumna who has been selected as a Seminole 100 honoree. Seminole 100 is an annual celebration at FSU that highlights the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni. “Being accepted into the Seminole 100 is incredibly humbling. To be recognized among such exceptional business leaders and fellow FSU …
CONTINUE READINGFSU SCOM Alumna Jessie Watson Receives MAC Award Celebrating the FSU Credit Union’s Rebrand to Champions First Credit Union
Jessie Watson, a Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication (SCOM) alumna, has been awarded the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Award. This award is presented by experts in the field of marketing, media, and social.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Assistant Professor’s Research Featured in Journal of Eating Disorders
School of Communication Assistant Professor Braidyn Lazenby recently published her study, “Informal caregiver uncertainty: exploring the presence of uncertainty in eating disorder Reddit posts,” in the Journal of Eating Disorders, a peer-reviewed publication that discusses important issues and challenges within the field of eating disorders. “It’s important to be in conversation with other scholars who …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Alumnus Plays Significant Role in iGem Gold Medal Wins
School of Communication Alumnus Aidan Marengo served as the Visual Arts Lead for the FSU international Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team, which won a gold medal for the second year in a row at the iGEM Grand Jamboree. The iGEM Grand Jamboree was held from Oct. 28-31, 2025, at the Paris Convention Centre in France, where FSU was one of two universities from Florida with an iGEM team.
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