IT Alumnus Lands Tech Role in U.S. Army

Information Technology (IT) alumnus Andrew Mance has big plans after graduation. After crossing the stage at Spring Commencement, Mance stepped into the role of Cyber Warfare Officer in the U.S. Army, where he will lead teams in defending critical networks, countering cyber threats, and launching digital offensives to protect national security. “My IT degree has …

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iSchool Professor Participates in 2025 CRA Leadership Academy

iSchool Professor Participates in 2025 CRA Leadership Academy

 Dr. Zhe He, Associate Professor in the School of Information and Director of the FSU Institute for Successful Longevity, recently participated in the 2025 Computing Research Association (CRA) Leadership Academy, held in Washington, D.C., from February 20–21. This national event brought together over 50 emerging and established leaders from computing and information science departments across …

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iSchool Student Attends International Conference 

Master’s student Allison Rollins attended “Music, Research, and Activism II: Solidarities and Urgencies”, an international conference held at the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland, from May 14–16, 2025. As an interdisciplinary conference, it was a prime opportunity for Rollins to gain connections in other career fields. “In every presentation I attended, I saw connections …

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Celebrating Specialized Faculty Promotions in 2025

The College of Communication & Information (CCI) congratulates the following specialized faculty members on their recent promotions!   Jinger Deason was promoted to Teaching Faculty II in the School of Communication Science & Disorders (SCSD). Deason also serves as the Graduate Program Director for Distance Learning in SCSD and was selected as a recipient for the …

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2025 Seminole 100 CCI Honorees

The Seminole 100 is a yearly celebration that recognizes 100 of the fastest growing businesses led and owned by FSU alumni. This year, the ceremony was held on February 22, where honorees across multiple fields gathered to celebrate their achievements. This year, eight CCI alumni were recognized as follows: Aaron T. Rich – Aaron Rich …

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iSchool Alumna Awarded Keeper of the Flame

Natalie Woods (M.S. ’14, Information) was recognized with the “Keeper of the Flame” award by the Western Branch Library Support Association on March 18, 2025. The award is presented to individuals who carry on the legacy of historian Mr. Walter Hutchins, “A dear friend who was always super supportive of me in my time as …

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