12 CCI Projects in FSU’s Great Give 2025

FSU's Great Give March 5, 2025

Florida State University’s (FSU) Great Give is a university-wide day of giving that supports our exemplary students, faculty, and groups across campus. FSU’s Great Give will begin on Wednesday, March 5, at midnight and will continue for 24 hours.  We encourage you to consider making an online donation to support the great work happening at …

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Breaking Barriers in Early Literacy: Dr. Barton-Hulsey Presents ‘Play and Read with Me’ at DADD Conference

Breaking Barriers in Early Literacy: Dr. Barton-Hulsey Presents ‘Play and Read with Me’ at DADD Conference

Andrea Barton-Hulsey, PhD, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor at the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), recently presented on a new early literacy instructional approach at the Council for Exceptional Children- Division on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Conference (DADD). Alongside Barton-Hulsey was her PhD student, Brianna Coltellino, as well as collaborators Dr. Elizabeth Biggs and …

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iSchool Professor Leads PLAN Jam Workshop

Written by Jeremiah Coca On February 3, Dr. Marcia A. Mardis led PLAN Jam, a workshop designed to empower public library professionals to enhance their disaster preparedness and community engagement strategies during and outside of natural disasters. Hosted by the School of Information (iSchool), the College of Communication and Information (CCI), Wakulla Public Library, and …

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iSchool Professor Reflects on Engaging Experience at 2024 ALISE Conference

Don Latham, a professor of the School of Information (iSchool), presented at the 2024 Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Conference, where he shared insights on the evolving role of public librarians and the importance of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in preparing students for the profession. He was joined by fellow iSchool professor Melissa Gross, who also presented at the conference.

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SCOM Student Utilizes Skills Built in the Classroom Both On and Off Campus

Advertising student Chloe Evers has demonstrated the benefits of going the extra mile in college. In addition to her studies, Evers currently holds an executive position with Strike Magazine as the Layout Director and acts as a social media intern with the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CSWG.) Evers has applied her design and advertising skills to real-world projects through these roles. Most recently, Evers contributed to The Period Poverty initiative by creating a month-long social media campaign to drive community awareness. Her dedication to translating classroom knowledge into professional experiences highlights her commitment to making an impact both on and off campus.

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