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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CCI Students, Faculty, and Organization Recognized at 2026 Leadership Awards
FPRA Capital Chapter Travels to New York City for Networking Trip
The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Capital Chapter hosted its networking trip in New York City, where 15 students visited multiple agencies and connected with professionals already in practice. These agencies include Madison Square Garden, Mbooth, MULTIPLY, J Public Relations, Paramount, Edelman, and FleishmanHillard. While students were on the trip, they were able to meet with alumni Katharina Muehlbauer from Mbooth, Savannah Gribbin from MULTIPLY, and Shannon McLellen.
CONTINUE READINGCCI Advanced Feature Students Highlight Day at the Capitol
Students in FSU’s College of Communication and Information (CCI), Advanced Feature course recently took their skills outside of the classroom and to the Florida State Capitol, producing a short video feature on FSU’s Day at the Capitol on Jan. 21. Undergraduate students Alyson Mizanin, Jenny Cen, and John Foreman worked together to document FSU’s presence at the event, highlighting both the excitement of the day and the connections between Florida State students and state leaders.
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Professors and PhD Student Research Graduate Readiness in Public Relations
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 …
CONTINUE READINGSCOM 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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