Leonardo Juarbe earned his Master of Science in Information Technology from Florida State University’s School of Information (iSchool) in Spring 2026, walking the graduation stage alongside his stepdaughters, Aria and Ziya Kassam. More than a decade after earning his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University, Juarbe returned to the commencement stage; this time, he was …
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Three Degrees, One Family: iSchool Graduate Leonardo Juarbe Earns Master’s Degree Alongside Stepdaughters at FSU
CCI Dean Michelle Kazmer Hosts the 2026 Distinguished Alumni & Dean’s Laureates Luncheon
On April 10, Dean Michelle Kazmer of the Florida State University (FSU) College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosted the 2026 Distinguished Alumni & Dean’s Laureates luncheon at the Governors Club. “This event gives our college the opportunity to celebrate the Distinguished Alumni from our three Schools, and to confer Dean’s Laurels on those who …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Lenese Colson Named Department Head at Valdosta State
Florida State University (FSU) alumna Dr. Lenese M. Colson has been named the Head of the Department of Library and Information Studies at Valdosta State University (VSU). Colson, who has been a faculty member at VSU since 2019, previously served as interim department head and is still an associate professor at the university as well.
CONTINUE READING2026 FSU Seminole 100 CCI Honorees
Seminole 100 is an annual celebration that honors the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by Florida State alumni. On Feb.21, five College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni were recognized at this year’s celebration. These individuals have made significant contributions within their careers and continue to lead successful businesses. Meagan Nixon, Big Fish Marketing …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Courtney Stephenson Empowers Others with New Applications
Courtney Stephenson, an alumna of the Florida State University (FSU) School of Information (iSchool), has published two new applications: “My Toddler Talk and Little Wins.” These apps represent Stephenson’s goal of using her technical skills to help people, whether it’s to find their voices or to see the good in the work they do. Stephenson …
CONTINUE READINGFSU’s Great Give is Wednesday March 4th (a 24-hour fundraiser)
FSU’s Great Give will begin on Wednesday, March 4, at midnight and will continue for 24 hours. Florida State University’s (FSU) Great Give, now in its 15th year, is a university-wide day of giving that supports our exemplary students, faculty, and groups across campus. We encourage you to consider making an online donation to support …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumnus Launches Orphiq, a New AI Business for the Music Industry
School of Information (iSchool) alumnus Juan Camilo Sanchez (B.S. ‘13), along with fellow co-founders, recently launched Orphiq, an AI productivity platform for music artists and their teams. “Music artists today have to be their own content creators, marketing managers, labels, and publishers…I told myself there had to be a better way for them to build …
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