Students in the Media and Communication program studying this summer in Florence, Italy, took their learning beyond the classroom by volunteering with Fondazione Angeli del Bello, or “Angels of Beauty Foundation,” a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and beautifying the city. The volunteer experience gave students a chance to put the theme of their summer magazine, …
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SCOM Students Give Back During Their Summer Abroad
SCOM Student Sofia Zavala Attends the first-ever Girls Inc. Girls Leading Change Summit in St. Louis
This past July, Sofia Zavala, an incoming Senior at Florida State University (FSU), attended the first-ever Girls Inc. Girls Leading Change Summit in St. Louis, Missouri. “I have been attending Girls Inc. since I was a little girl, and I have a very deep love for it,” said Zavala. “I think it’s a great organization …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM Faculty Receive Top Paper Award at International Conference in South Africa
A Florida State University School of Communication (SCOM) research team earned international recognition for a paper examining how people navigate health information and risk. Authored by Dr. Elizabeth Ray, doctoral candidate Trayana Kaleycheva and Dr. Felicia Jordan Jackson, the study received a Top Paper Award from the International Communication Association’s Public Relations Division. Selected through …
CONTINUE READINGMedia Communication Studies Student Launches Market Industry News Publication
Media Communication Studies student Zachary Staubitz transformed his passion for marketing into a platform for sharing the latest trends through his publication, Market Industry News. As he prepares to graduate from Florida State University (FSU), Staubitz wants more than just a traditional résumé to demonstrate his skills. He recently launched Market Industry News, a weekly …
CONTINUE READINGFSU’s Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication Students Awarded Honorable Mention at the 2026 HMC Annual Summit
The Florida State University Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (CHMC) student team received an Honorable Mention for their submission to the Hispanic Marketing Council’s (HMC) 2026 Strategic Excellence Student Award Competition. The team was composed of Jenny Cen, Isabella Nisi, Juliana Ribera, Bianca Barberi, and Valeria Marquez. The HMC’s prestigious national competition challenges the next generation …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication (SCOM) Arrowhead Advertising Team Earns “Best Research” at AAF District 4 Competition
School of Communication (SCOM) Arrowhead team Directors Tatiana Garcia, Maggie Metz, and Team Captain Tanner Hirten, alongside their team, earned the “Best Research” award at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 4 Competition in Orlando, FL, for their campaign for sponsoring client, the National Football League (NFL). At the April 11-12 competition, the team received …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students, Faculty, and Organization Recognized at 2026 Leadership Awards
Florida State University held its 2026 Leadership Awards Night on Tuesday, April 7. The event recognizes those on campus who display leadership through achievement, service, or organizational involvement. The College of Communication & Information had five students, one faculty member, and one organization awarded at the ceremony.
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