12 CCI Projects in FSU’s Great Give 2025

FSU's Great Give March 5, 2025

Florida State University’s (FSU) Great Give is a university-wide day of giving that supports our exemplary students, faculty, and groups across campus. FSU’s Great Give will begin on Wednesday, March 5, at midnight and will continue for 24 hours.  We encourage you to consider making an online donation to support the great work happening at …

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SCOM Student Utilizes Skills Built in the Classroom Both On and Off Campus

Advertising student Chloe Evers has demonstrated the benefits of going the extra mile in college. In addition to her studies, Evers currently holds an executive position with Strike Magazine as the Layout Director and acts as a social media intern with the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CSWG.) Evers has applied her design and advertising skills to real-world projects through these roles. Most recently, Evers contributed to The Period Poverty initiative by creating a month-long social media campaign to drive community awareness. Her dedication to translating classroom knowledge into professional experiences highlights her commitment to making an impact both on and off campus.

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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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