Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information (CCI) partnered with the Florida Technology Council (FTC) and the Florida Department of Education (DOE) to host the 2026 Florida Government Leadership and Modernization Summit. The summit brought together government professionals, technology experts, educators and students to exchange ideas, discuss emerging challenges and explore approaches to modernizing …
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CCI Partners with FTC and DOE for 2026 Florida Government Leadership and Modernization Summit
iSchool Alumnus Alan Hanstein Honored with Steve Uhlfelder Humanitarian Award
School of Information (iSchool) alumnus, Alan Hanstein, was honored with the Steve Uhlfelder Humanitarian Award at the Holocaust Education Resource Council’s 15th Remembrance Dinner on October 26th. Hanstein’s award carries personal significance to him. The recognition highlights the connection to Steve Uhlfelder, Hanstein’s mentor and friend, and creates a space for reflection on the lasting …
CONTINUE READINGHuman at the Center: 2026 CCI Research Summit Explores AI Research in Communication and Healthcare
The 2026 CCI AI Research Summit “Human at the Center” brought together Florida State University faculty, researchers and students on Friday, October 23, at the Turnbull Conference Center to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in research, communication and everyday life. Throughout the day, attendees participated in faculty panel discussions, technology competitions and a …
CONTINUE READINGFSU STARS Alliance students connect with Pace Center for Girls through STEM outreach
For FSU CCI STARS Alliance students, community engagement, building STEM pipelines, and making a positive impact are essential. Recently, STARS Alliance volunteers connected with middle and high school girls at the Pace Center for Girls in Leon County through an outreach event focused on career exploration, mentorship and STEM education. “One of the biggest parts …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Ashley Rutstein Named at Adweek Creative 100 for Stuff About Advertising
“Curiosity. Variety. Drive.” That’s how iSchool alumna Ashley Rutstein describes her journey as the founder of Stuff About Advertising, a creative platform and media brand focused on analyzing real-world campaigns, offering practical career advice and demystifying the advertising industry. What started as a fun TikTok project during quarantine in 2020 quickly took off. By sharing …
CONTINUE READINGDr. Zhe He Elected as Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics
Dr. Zhe He, Professor in the School of Information, has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI). Dr. He was elected alongside just 21 other colleagues this year, joining a highly exclusive group of researchers who represent leading academic medical centers and health systems across the country. The honor …
CONTINUE READINGClifford Stokes Jr. Builds Industry Connections Through ReliaQuest
FSU deputy chief information security officer Clifford Stokes Jr. engaged with ReliaQuest as part of the university’s new partnership with the organization. Stokes explored the GreyMatter platform through hands-on labs, interactive scenarios, and case studies while developing skills with other aspects of ReliaQuest with the help of employees and other industry members.
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