Welcome to EveryPath, the CICS student-led platform. With EveryPath, you can expect to get updates on the program, hear about the work of current students, and see highlights of CICS alumni across the country. Challenge yourself by engaging with others in the industry, learning more about relevant topics, and discussing ideas with potential colleagues.
Here you’ll find:
Nominated for Best in Tech Education as a program in 2020, CICS is no stranger to the MIRA Award. However, this year Dr Anna Stumpf is nominated in the category, putting The Center for Information and Communication Sciences back in the spotlight for tech education. Anna has led the online recruiting and enrollment efforts forRead More
If you had asked the professors of CICS about Eric Talley before March of 2021 they would have smiled and told how amazing he was to become a police officer at 40; walking away from a successful career in IT. But, they wouldnt have stopped with their current admiration of Eric. Dr. Frank Groom wouldRead More
Earning a top ranked graduate degree in just eleven months is hard. Earning that degree in the middle of a pandemic when the cohort is such a vital part of the success of the thirty four year old program is a bigger challenge than most would want to take on. But, to do all ofRead More
In advance of the 2021 Summer graduation ceremony the online CICS students submitted votes for the outstanding graduating students. This award is chosen by the students and faculty. This year we have a tie. Once you read more about these two incredible students, you will understand why the CICS faculty elected to allow the tieRead More
You may recall seeing Cyrus Green’s name in our news in April of 2021 as he was the first BSU student to receive the prestigious Boren Fellowship. When Cyrus wasn’t working as a Graduate Assistant in CICS, taking a full load of courses in our 11 month graduate program, or taking additional language classes outsideRead More
As the 2020-2021 Cohort took the graduation stage on July 24, 2021, the feedback had been collected from the students and faculty regarding the outstanding CICS student. In an overwhelming response from students as well as a unanimous vote from CICS faculty, Christopher Nouhan received the special designation of Student of the Year. Christopher isRead More
This summer finds us adding another new face to the Center for Information and Communication Sciences, and we are thrilled to share our newest addition, Desiree Soptelean! Desiree joined The Center in June and serves as the Secretary to the Director. Desiree oversees many academic sectors, as well as planning the signature CICS events throughoutRead More
It has been quite some time since we have announced a new faculty member in CICS, but we are excited to share the Dr. Faisal Kalota was worth the wait! Joining the faculty this summer, Faisal (ˈfesəl) Kolota brings a wealth of professional and academic experiences, a must for the CICS formula to be successfulRead More
In the July 15th edition of the Wall Street Journal one of the hot topics is the value of the graduate degree. The Journal’s weekly podcast is also about the value of graduate school. With the post-Covid economy, an obvious question many are asking is Is a Graduate Degree Worth the Debt? According to the WallRead More
On Friday, June 25th CICS hosted the Alumni and Advisory Board Meeting in person. While not everyone could make the event, it was wonderful to have people together in a room again. CICS Director Dennis Trinkle set the tone for introductions of our in person and virtual attendees by asking everyone to name something thatRead More