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 …
CONTINUE READINGCategory: CCI in the News
Mainstream media stories about CCI faculty, staff, students and programs, usually published as a result of a CCI press release.
iSchool Student Attends International Conference
CCI Staff Member Awarded Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award
Elaine Howard, Program Manager for Strategic Projects and Community Engagement with the College of Communication and Information, received the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award from Florida State University.
CONTINUE READINGDamon 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 …
CONTINUE READINGFSU 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 …
CONTINUE READINGFSU Speech and Hearing Clinic Named Best in Tallahassee
The Florida State University (FSU) Speech and Hearing Clinic was selected as the Best Hearing Aid/ Hearing Specialist Center in Tallahassee in the 2024 Tallahassee Community Choice Awards this September!
CONTINUE READINGSchool 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.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool 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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