Dr. Jennifer Proffitt has been appointed as the newest Theodore Clevenger Professor in Communication by Dean Michelle Kazmer. Dr. Proffitt was honored at the College of Communication and Information’s (CCI) retreat on August 22, 2024.
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News from the CCI School Communication
SCOM Professor Appointed as Theodore Clevenger Professor, 2024-2029
School of Communication Assistant Professor Publishes Novel
School of Communication Assistant Professor Arienne Ferchaud published her debut novel, Lifeshaper, in June, 2024. “I’m excited that this is just something totally different for me. At work, I am a social scientist focusing on media effects/media psychology. This was a chance for me to stretch my creative muscles and do something totally outside of my training,” said Ferchaud.
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Director Receives CRC Grant
Dr. Patrick Merle, Associate Professor and Director of the School of Communication, received a SEED grant from the Florida State University Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) for his project, “Uncertain about the Cone of Uncertainty?: Examining the impact of the new NHC visual about tropical cyclones on coastal communities.”
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Student Awarded Jay Rayburn Scholarship
Kaylan Williams, a Public Relations (PR) student in the School of Communications, has been awarded the Jay Rayburn Scholarship through the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). Williams was honored at the FPRA statewide “PR & Comms Summit” this August.
CONTINUE READINGPhD Student Sunah Lee Attends 2024 NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar
Sunah Lee, a PhD student at Florida State University (FSU), was one of only 30 students nationwide chosen to attend the esteemed National Communication Association (NCA) Doctoral Honors Seminar. Held from June 4-7 at the University of Utah, this seminar brought together the nation’s most promising scholars to discuss current topics in communication.
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students Present at National Technology Conference
From June 26-30, ten College of Communication and Information (CCI) students and one CCI alumna presented at the National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference in Orlando, Florida. The students who attended, all members of the FSU Students & Technology in Academia, Research, and Service (STARS) alliance, presented in seven sessions addressing collaboration, leadership, and teamwork to audiences of over 1,000 TSA members from all around the country.
CONTINUE READINGVivian de las Cuevas-Diaz Honored with the 2024 Circle of Excellence Award in Advocacy
The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (CHMC) announces that Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz will be awarded the Circle of Excellence Award in Advocacy at their 20th Anniversary Gala.
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