Public Relations Students Interview Head Basketball Coach Leonard Hamilton

This semester, students in Professor Chanta Haywood’s speechwriting class had the experience of a lifetime. Instead of writing speeches for figurative occasions or historical figures, students interviewed FSU Head Basketball Coach, Leonard Hamilton. Haywood wanted her students to write speeches that use language well and reflect solid critical thinking, while also getting real-life experience of …

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Handcrafted with Love: Alumna Launches Jewelry Business

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Daniela Agurcia (’14, B.A. Media Communication Studies) launched her first business, Loulou La Mar. Loulou La Mar is a Miami-based company specializing in the sale of fine, handmade jewelry. All of the jewelry is made to order by Agurcia herself from ethically sourced, high-quality pearls, crystals, and stones. While Agurcia has always had a passion …

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Preparing the Next Generation of Multicultural Communication Professionals 

This article was written by Ni’A Landon, a School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) presented its annual Mentorship and Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2. During this annual event, academic scholarships were extended to 15 students who were also paired with industry professionals. These professionals will serve as their mentor …

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School of Communication student to participate in President’s Showcase in Research Excellence

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This article was written by Abigail Ellis, a senior public relations student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. For the second year in a row, the School of Communication will be represented at The President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence, a yearly university-wide event promoting research and creativity. Rachel Corry, a senior double majoring in …

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Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication Works to Support Colombian Farmers

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CHMC Teams Up with Farmer-to-Farmer Colombia and Fundación SalvaTerra to Support Colombia’s Smallholder Farmers.  Contact: Lauren Lootens, PR Coordinator (850) 644-9698 Lnd14b@my.fsu.edu TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 20, 2020) – The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) has announced a partnership with Farmer-to-Farmer Colombia and Fundación SalvaTerra to help support smallholder farmers in Colombia that are transitioning out of …

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