University News & Digital Communications
The University News & Digital Communications team develops and implements strategic communications plans and programs emphasizing FSU's position as one of the premier higher education institutions in the state, nation and world. As the university's designated interface with newspapers, television and radio stations, broadcast networks, magazines, education industry publications and online news outlets, the department’s highly experienced staff assists media representatives on a daily basis, providing news and information about FSU, its programs, students, faculty and employees. The University News & Digital Communications staff is also responsible for the development and updating of the news sections of the university's website, which is intended to keep external and internal audiences informed about important university achievements, events, programs and recognitions.
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Contacts
University News & Digital Communications
Dennis Schnittker, Assistant Vice President, University Communications
Amy Farnum-Patronis, Director
Jill Elish, Associate Director
Pete Reinwald, Assistant Director
Anna Prentiss, News Writer/Media Relations
Kelsey Klopfenstein, News Writer/Media Relations
Mark Blackwell Thomas, News & Public Affairs Specialist
Mark Vaughn, Assistant Director
Jac Kaufman, Videographer/Editor
Emani Sewell, Multimedia Specialist
Bayard Stern, Social Media Manager