Headlines & Highlights

Jeanette Castillo, Ph.D.

Castillo shares expertise about students, social media and election

Dr. Jeanette Castillo, an assistant professor of digital media in the School of Communication, was interviewed for a story about students using social media to stay informed in this year's election, as well as to voice their opinions on the issues and the candidates. Listen to the story on FSU Headline News.

Raney delivers keynote at historic China conference

Arthur A. Raney

Dr. Arthur Raney gave a keynote address in November at the first of its kind sports media conference in mainland China, discussing research he conducted with two FSUComm doctoral students comparing 2D and 3D media effects. Details...

FSUComm hosting UDC International Conference

Jennifer Proffitt, Ph.D.

The School of Communication is hosting The Union for Democratic Communications' 2012 International Conference on “Climates of Change: Democracy Movements, Media and Global Environments,” May 10-12, 2012. The deadline for submission of abstracts is Jan. 15, 2012. Dr. Jennifer Proffitt is conference planning committee chair. Read more...

Korzennys publish updated edition of text

Felipe Korzenny, Ph.D.

Betty Ann Korzenny, Ph.D.

Dr. Felipe Korzenny and Dr. Betty Ann Korzenny have published an updated and revised second edition of Hispanic Marketing, Connecting with the New Latino Consumer. More information...

FSUComm faculty, PhD students present in Istanbul

Steve McDowell, Ph.D.

Dr. Steve McDowell, director of FSU’s School of Communication, Dr. Jennifer Proffitt, an associate professor of Communication, and five doctoral students presented at the 2011 International Association for Media and Communication Research conference held in Istanbul, Turkey, July 13-17. More information...

Two Ad majors win AWNY scholarships

Madisen McDonley and Melissa Young, both seniors and key members of FSU's competitive advertising team, have been selected to receive Advertising Women of New York scholarships for 2011-2011. Details...

Governor taps MacNamara for his chief of staff

Stephen R. MacNamara, J.D.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has selected Communication Associate Professor Steve MacNamara to be his chief of staff, effective July 5. MacNamara, whose experience bridges the worlds of academia and politics, has been on unpaid leave of absence since August 2010, serving as general counsel to the Florida Senate and chief of staff for Senate President Mike Haridopolos. Full story..

Andrew Opel, Ph.D.

Opel publishes children's book

Andy Opel, associate professor of Communication, recently published his first children's book, The Witches: A Winnnipesaukee Adventure. More information...