Lisa Primiani White Recognized for Her Dedication to the American Heart Association

SCOM alumna Lisa Primiani White (B.S. ’10) has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Star of Excellence Award, a distinction recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment and impact in their roles. “It was deeply meaningful to be recognized for work that I’ve poured my heart into—no pun intended,” she said. The Star of Excellence …

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Leveling Up: SCOM Professor Chapter Published on Video Games & Health Communication

Dr. Nick Sellers, Teaching Faculty in the School of Communication and former Director of eSports at FSU’s Panama City campus, was featured in a chapter in the book Communicating Disability: Expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Communication and Mass Media. In his chapter, titled “GAMES FOR GOOD: Exploring the Potential for Traditional Video Game …

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CCI Alumna Discusses the Impact of Second Harvest of the Big Bend

School of Communication (SCOM) Alumna Ashleigh Kittrell sat down with the College of Communication and Information (CCI) to discuss her work with Second Harvest of the Big Bend. This organization keeps FSU’s Food for Thought pantry shelves stocked, providing students with the proper nutrition for success. Kittrell graduated from the School of Communication and is now a Marketing and Communications Specialist at Second Harvest of the Big Bend.

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Cognition and Emotion Lab Team Published in Health Psychology

Distinguished and Endowed Provost McKenzie Professor and Founding Director of the Cognition and Emotion Lab (CEL) in the School of Communication (SCOM), Dr. Russell B. Clayton and his Florida State University student co-authors, doctoral students Junho Park, Sazzad Mahmud Shuvo, recent graduates of SCOM master degree programs Kristina Simon and Sherry Rasul, and undergraduate student Jessica Weinberg …

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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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