From Marching Chief to Marine Officer– Meet COMM Alum Mitch Bishop

Major Mitchell Bishop, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, has earned numerous titles in civilian and military occupation since graduating with a Bachelor’s in Communication in 2004. After attending law school, the Naval Justice School and completing the Expeditionary Warfare School (DEP), Bishop has successfully attained the necessary skills to be a leader and a lawyer. While at Florida …

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Eight MCS students elected in Phi Beta Kappa Spring 2015 class

Eight Florida State University Media and Communication Studies (MCS) students have been elected in Phi Beta Kappa’s Spring 2015 class. The Phi Beta Kappa society was first established at the College of William and Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia during the American Revolution. The honor society strives to promote scholarship and tradition in the liberal arts and …

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Eight CCI students finalists for Florida Associated Press Broadcast College Contest

Each year, the Associated Press Florida (AP Florida) holds the Florida Associated Press Broadcast College Contest for college students with experience in broadcast journalism and production. This year, eight Florida State University College of Communication and Information students are finalists in an array of categories. Best Photo Essay “Women’s Basketball Team Traveling Diaries” Camila Carpio, John …

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COMM Grad, Laura Linthicum breaks mold, makes it big

Laura Linthicum is a freak! She claims that her self-motivated, quirky attitude has gotten her where she is today. On her website she has a video of herself, asking/waiting for job offers while she eats ice cream (eye twitch included). The tag line on her resume reads, “…hire me while I’m still cheap.” Linthicum is entertaining, but …

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Ad Team wins “Best Research” category at the district competition

Arrowhead Advertising, the Florida State University (FSU) student advertising team, won the category for “Best Research” at the district four National Student Advertising Competition of the American Advertising Federation (AAF).  They placed third overall among five teams at this competition that took place at the Rosen Center Hotel in Orlando, Fla. on April 4 and …

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CCI holds Debate & Speech 65th Anniversary Celebration

Written by: Mafé Brooks; Edited by: Natalie Kates Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) welcomed over 75 alumni for the Debate & Speech 65th Anniversary Celebration, a three-day event held on April 11-13, 2014. The reunion kicked off on Friday, April 11, with a reception at the FSU President’s House hosted by Interim President, …

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CCI students present at FSU Undergrad Research Symposium

Over a dozen students in the Florida State University College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) presented their original research or creative works at the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.  It took place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 1, 2014, at the Honors, Scholars and Fellows House. This event provided a unique opportunity for undergraduate student …

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