Alexandria Whitaker: ICT Alumna and Breast Cancer Warrior

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Alexandria “Alex” Whitaker graduated from FSU’s School of Information in 2015 with her B.S. in Information, Communication, & Technology (ICT). Early in 2018, she was getting ready for a night out with friends when she noticed a protruding lump on one of her breasts. After numerous doctor visits and scans her worst fears were confirmed: Alex Whitaker […] »

Comm Alumnus Directs New York Times Film on Criminal Justice Reform

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School of Communication alumnus (’98) Ritesh Gupta has collaborated with Roc Nation and Meek Mill to direct a New York Times op-ed film “Meek Mill: Prisoners Deserve a New Set of Rights”. Gupta wanted to emphasize the importance of adversely impacted individuals, such as minorities and the impoverished, by highlighting the need for criminal justice reform and […] »

Pablo Correa, Ph.D.: A Journey of Resiliency

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On December 14, 2018 Pablo Correa graduated from FSU’s School of Communication with a Ph.D. in Communication. You can read about his inspiring story of triumph and perseverance in the Tallahassee Democrat as well as a special spotlight feature on the FSU News website.

CCI Appoints New Assistant Director for Finance & Administration

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Shonda Sampson has been appointed the new Assistant Director for Finance & Administration for FSU’s College of Communication and Information (CCI). In this role, she will coordinate the administrative functions within the College, interpret and implement administrative policies as well as oversee HR, contracts and grants, as well as administer the various financial functions within CCI. She […] »

Three CCI Faculty Recognized for Transformative Teaching

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Florida State University’s Spiritual Life Project and the Center for Advancement of Teaching recognized ten faculty members with Transformation Through Teaching awards on Thursday, November 29. Three of these faculty members are from the College of Communication and Information: Sindy Chapa, Russell Clayton, and Juliann Woods. The Transformation Through Teaching program honors full-time faculty who have […] »

Doctoral Students Present Research, Win Awards

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Over 46 College of Communication and Information doctoral students and faculty members gathered at FSU’s Alumni Center Ballroom for the annual Doctoral Student Research Presentation and Reception on November 28, 2018. Twenty posters from the FSU’s School of Communication, School of Information, and School of Communication Science and Disorders competed for travel awards. Winners include: […] »

CCI Invests in Faculty Research Initiative

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In the interest of promoting strong proposals for external funding and building interdisciplinary collaboration, FSU’s College of Communication and Information (CCI) initiated an internal research award competition. Faculty were encouraged to write proposals that could be used to support initiatives that connect CCI faculty to Florida priorities or Community needs, e.g. new collaborations with the […] »