iSchool Student Attends International Conference 

Master’s student Allison Rollins attended “Music, Research, and Activism II: Solidarities and Urgencies”, an international conference held at the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland, from May 14–16, 2025. As an interdisciplinary conference, it was a prime opportunity for Rollins to gain connections in other career fields. “In every presentation I attended, I saw connections …

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Damon Steffens Seminole 100 Spotlight: Celebrating Leadership and Excellence

Damon Steffens Seminole 100 Spotlight: Celebrating Leadership and Excellence

The Seminole 100 is a distinguished list that celebrates 100 of the fastest growing alumni owned and led businesses this past year. This year, one of the honorees includes Damon Steffens (B.S. ‘04), managing partner of Canopy Management Consulting Group.  “This award is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the hard work and dedication …

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FSU iSchool’s MSIT Program Ranked #8 by U.S. News & World Report for 2025 Best Online Programs

Written by Jeremiah Coca The Florida State University School of Information’s online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program continues to excel as a leader in online education, again earning a spot among the nation’s Top 10. Ranked No. 8 overall, No. 6 among public universities, and No. 5 for veterans by U.S. News …

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School of Communication Alumna Krista Witiak Awarded Emmy

School of Communication alumna Krista Witiak was awarded an Emmy for her series “Outdoor Colorado!” The series was awarded in the Lifestyle/Magazine/Informational/Instructional – Short Form Content category at the 2024 Emmys on July 20. Witiak won alongside her photojournalist, Ray Harless. “This win acknowledges the countless hours and effort I’ve put into the Outdoor Colorado series. This marks a significant milestone in my career, and I can only imagine the doors and new opportunities that it opens up,” Witiak said. 

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iSchool Professors Called to Write Third Edition of Book

School of Information (iSchool) adjunct professor Christie Koontz and retired faculty Lorri Mon have been called to write the third edition of their book, “Marketing and Social Media: A Guide for Libraries, Museums and Archives!” Koontz and Mon initially collaborated on their first book in 2014 after teaching innovative marketing and social media management classes for the iSchool at Florida State University.

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