Celebrating Florida Library Association Award Winners From The College

A School of Information alumnus Joseph Dellosa (M.S. ‘23) and current Information master’s student Jazmin Jimenez were awarded Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards earlier this year. FLA awards honor different individuals, organizations, and additional library supporters who extend help to their library system. Dellosa and Jimenez were both awarded The Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award which recognizes an individual or group for their outstanding program creation which offers direct service to youth through a measurable impact.

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CCI Students Present at National Technology Conference

From June 26-30, ten College of Communication and Information (CCI) students and one CCI alumna presented at the National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference in Orlando, Florida. The students who attended, all members of the FSU Students & Technology in Academia, Research, and Service (STARS) alliance, presented in seven sessions addressing collaboration, leadership, and teamwork to audiences of over 1,000 TSA members from all around the country.

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iSchool Alumna Dr. Aisha Johnson, Named A 2024 Mover and Shaker

Aisha Johnson Named 2024 Shaker and Mover

Dr. Aisha Johnson (MLIS ’09, PhD ’15), distinguished alumna of the College of Communication and Information, was named a 2024 Mover and Shaker for her contributions to the Library and Information Sciences profession. “Movers and Shakers” awards are granted to leaders with a record of excellence in their work, civic engagement, and philanthropic efforts.

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27 College Spring 2024 Graduates Receive Honors Medallion

Florida State University honored 27 CCI Spring 2024 graduates with an Honors Medallion, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements and exceptional skills in their respective fields. Florida State’s Honors Program strives to support students in realizing their potential and fostering a drive to positively impact the world, as symbolized by the Honors Medallion.

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CCI Hosts 7th Year of iCamp

The College of Communication and Information (CCI) has just finished its 7th year of iCamp, where 25 local high school students participated in four weeks of computing and technology-based learning and activities.  The college teamed up with the US Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) and the National Technology Student Association (TSA) to create FSU iCamp in 2018, …

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Brittany Baum to Present at ALISE

School of Information (iSchool) doctoral candidate Brittany Baum will be presenting a paper and two panels at the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). “One of the things I’m the most excited about is having the chance to discuss some of our findings from the youth services focus groups,” Baum said. “This particular librarian demographic …

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