Cybersecurity Conference Provides Students with Industry Insights

School of Information (iSchool) students gained firsthand exposure to emerging cybersecurity challenges and industry trends during the CyberBay 2026 Conference in Tampa. The conference brought together industry leaders from government, academia, and the private sector to explore the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape, with artificial intelligence taking center stage. For these iSchool students, they gained a deeper …

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2026 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 …

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FSU’s Great Give is Wednesday March 4th (a 24-hour fundraiser)

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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 …

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iSchool Student and Faculty Member Research Opioid Crisis and Internalized Stigma

Connected by Care Where Research Meets Compassion Margaret Sullivan iSchool Associate Professor Jonah Hancock iSchool Graduate Teaching Assistant

iSchool Professor Margaret Sullivan and graduate student Jonah Hancock researched how society understands the opioid crisis through their study of internalized stigma. Sullivan, who is in the sober community, started the study to explore the stigma cycle that prevents individuals from accessing vital health information. Hancock was motivated after losing friends to addiction, aiming to produce research that ensures fewer people will be affected by addiction. Their journal article, “The effect of self-stigma on the health information seeking and health behaviors of opioid users”, focuses …

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