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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School of Communication Professors and PhD Student Research Graduate Readiness in Public Relations
SCOM 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.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Faculty Member Leads FSU Debate Team to National Qualification Success
On October 10-12, FSU’s Debate Team traveled to Portland, Oregon, to participate in the Steve Hunt Classic invitational hosted at Lewis & Clark College.
CONTINUE READINGNew Endowment Established in Memory of Dr. Augustus Turnbull III
The College of Communication & Information has launched the Dr. Augustus Turnbull III Endowment for Intercollegiate Debate, a lasting tribute to one of Florida State University’s most respected leaders. Made possible through a generous gift from Mrs. Marjorie Turnbull, the endowment will strengthen FSU’s tradition of excellence in debate. “Florida State University has just celebrated …
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On September 13, 2025, six students from Students in Technology, Academia, Research, and Service (STARS) Alliance at Florida State University attended and presented at the National STARS Celebration in Dallas, Texas.
CONTINUE READINGDigital Media Production Students Blossom at WFSU
School of Communication (SCOM) Digital Media Production (DMP) students Erin Welch and Ian McGorty are currently WFSU part-time employees. Welch and McGorty represent a continuing partnership between WFSU and DMP, providing students with experience in real-world public media settings. These students have been producing for the station and making a name for themselves in the …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Doctoral Candidate Presents Research at Lake Como Summer School Conference
SCOM doctoral candidate Trayana Kaleycheva presented her research at the Lake Como School of Advanced Studies Conference in northern Italy.
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