Many have called 2020 a “lost year” due to the effects of COVID-19. Janet Naughton, (’15, M.S. Library and Information Studies) wanted to chronicle people’s everyday struggle with the changes brought on by the pandemic, leaving the world with a tangible testament of this historic time. She worked with over 60 contributors from Florida to …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Library & Information Studies
Pandemic in Paradise: Alumna Publishes Book Chronicling COVID in Florida
Cybersecurity Education Leading to A Career in Cyber Defense
Do you have a passion for creatively tackling difficult tasks? Are you able to analyze situations critically? Do you have a desire to constantly learn new things? If you said yes to any of those questions, then you may be suited for a career in cybersecurity! CCI’s School of Information has an incredible cybersecurity curriculum …
CONTINUE READINGAshley Dias Named Automotive News’ 40 Under 40
CCI’s alumni are constantly making us proud and Ashley Dias (’12, B.S. Information, Communication, and Technology) is no different. She was named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40 for 2020. The publication discusses top news in the automotive industry and this feature highlights 40 individuals who have made significant contributions to their companies and …
CONTINUE READINGALISE Awards Students, Alumni, and Faculty
The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) recently announced the winners of their annual awards. Students, alumni, and faculty of FSU College of Communication and Information are on the list, and will be recognized at ALISE’s virtual conference in October. ALISE Best Conference Paper Award Librarians as Natural Disaster Stress Response Facilitators: Building …
CONTINUE READINGStudent-Alumni Collaboration Earns National CASE Award
The ongoing pandemic may have cut on-campus activities short for the Spring 2020 semester, but the Florida State University Office of University Communications was still able to wow the judges of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Their news show, Nole Talk News, won the team a national bronze CASE award in …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Honors Distinguished Alumnae
Each year, FSU College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosts the Honors and Awards Reception, recognizing students, faculty, and alumni who go above and beyond in their academic and professional careers. Although the reception was canceled this year due to the ongoing pandemic, each school within CCI selected an exceptional alumna for Distinguish Alumni Awards. …
CONTINUE READING33 CCI Students Graduate with Honors
Florida State University awarded 383 honors medallions to Spring 2020 graduates in a virtual ceremony on April 30, 2020 — 33 of these medallions were given to graduates of the FSU College of Communication and Information. The FSU Honors Program recognizes students who are particularly motivated to create change through intellectual curiosity. The breakdown of the …
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