On April 5, the College of Communication and Information (CCI) Research and Creative Activities Committee hosted its third annual CCI Research and Creative Activities Day for faculty, staff, and doctoral students. The theme this year was “Partnerships & Innovation.” CCI Alumnus and former Assistant Director of the Office of Research Development Mike Mitchell facilitated the …
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CCI Hosts Research Day for Students, Faculty, and Staff
CCI Recognizes Faculty and Students at 2024 Honors and Awards Ceremony
On April 12, 2024, the College of Communication and Information hosted its annual Honors and Awards Ceremony and celebration to recognize outstanding faculty and students that excel in leadership and academia, along with dedication to bettering the College. See the full event photo album here. CCI would like to extend a huge congratulations to all …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students Travel to Tampa to Network with Major Companies
In late February, students from the College traveled to Tampa, Florida, to meet with three major companies: Reliaquest, Citibank, and Raymond James. They also attended Synapse Summit to connect with Florida innovators. During these networking trips, students meet recruiters and experience each company’s culture. Students also connect with College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students Judge Middle and High School Students at TSA State Competition
Earlier this semester, 11 College of Communication and Information students traveled to Orlando to serve as judges for the Florida Technology Student Association’s State Competition. The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization that promotes technological literacy, leadership, and problem-solving for over 250,000 middle and high school students. At the State Competiti on, students …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Hosts 11th Annual Women in Leadership Conference
The College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosted its 11th Annual Women in Leadership (WIL) Conference on March 5, 2024. The conference brings in local female leaders to host an audience of students, faculty, alumni, and the local community with a goal to inspire, learn and engage. The conference included 47 female leaders who spoke …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Diana Haneski is Honored with the “I Love My Librarian” Award
School of Information (iSchool) alumna Diana Haneski (MLIS ’98) has been honored with the “I Love My Librarian” award for going above and beyond as a librarian at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The American Library Association (ALA) honors 10 librarians each year who make a difference within their library community. “I’ve always loved this …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumnus Alan Harkness Named Georgia’s Public Library Director of the Year
Alan Harkness (MLS ‘90) was named Georgia’s Public Library Director of the Year on December 5, 2023. Harkness is the current director at Chattahoochee Valley Libraries in Columbus, Georgia. He was recognized locally on February 12 and will be celebrated at the Capitol in Atlanta on March 11, where the Governor and the State Librarian officially …
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