Florida Association of Band Directors

Ruth O. Edwards is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Before switching career paths, Ms. Ruth O. Edwards worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic in New Jersey for 30 years.

Key Points: 
  • Before switching career paths, Ms. Ruth O. Edwards worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic in New Jersey for 30 years.
  • Ms. Edwards began working in Florida Real Estate in 2015 and has since helped many clients through the home buying and selling process.
  • In her current job, Ms. Edwards is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Next Generation Realty.
  • One of Ms. Edwards' most significant achievements is assisting first-time homebuyers as they find and purchase their dream homes.

Full Sail University to Launch Game Business & Esports Undergraduate Degree Program

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Full Sail University is proud to announce its newest undergraduate degree program, Game Business & Esports Bachelor of Science. The degree program provides students with the industry knowledge and business tools needed to drive the implementation of innovative approaches to the marketing and execution of effective campaigns, events, and strategies across the landscape of video games and esports. The accelerated bachelor's degree program can be completed in as little as 20-months on campus and 29-months online – half the time of a traditional bachelor's degree.

Key Points: 
  • "I am thrilled to be a part of the launch of the Game Business & Esports degree program," said McAfee.
  • Graduates of the Game Business & Esports degree program will walk away knowing:
    The fundamentals of the game and esports industry.
  • The Game Business & Esports undergraduate degree program teaches students the business of esports and gaming through real-world partnerships and experienced faculty.
  • The degree programs at Full Sail prepares students in the Game Business & Esports degree program to work closely with others in esports and gaming careers.

Full Sail University Returns as Primary Sponsor of the 31st Annual Florida Film Festival

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to return as primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival for the 19th consecutive year. The Florida Film Festival is an Oscar®-qualifying festival, premiering the best in current, independent, and international cinema. The 10-day event features over 160 films. The festival will be held in-person from April 8-17, 2022, at the Enzian Theater and Regal Winter Park Village.

Key Points: 
  • WINTER PARK, Fla., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to return as primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival for the 19th consecutive year.
  • The Florida Film Festival is an Oscar-qualifying festival, premiering the best in current, independent, and international cinema.
  • "We are honored to work alongside the Florida Film Festival to make the festival come to life," stated Rick Ramsey, Education Director, Visual Arts at Full Sail University "The Florida Film Festival is doing the important work of showcasing the regional entertainment community by highlighting talent and opportunity within the film industry."
  • To learn more about the Florida Film Festival, please visit https://www.floridafilmfestival.com/ and to learn more about Full Sail University, please visit fullsail.edu.

12 Full Sail University Alumni Contribute to 10 winning projects at the 64th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

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Monday, April 4, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail University, an award-winning educational institution for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies, is pleased to announce that 12 alumni were credited on 10 GRAMMY®-winning projects at the 64th annual GRAMMY® Awards. This year's award ceremony was held on April 3, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., and aired on CBS.

Key Points: 
  • WINTER PARK, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Full Sail University , an award-winning educational institution for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies, is pleased to announce that 12 alumni were credited on 10 GRAMMY-winning projects at the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards.
  • Additionally, Full Sail University alumni have worked on projects that won across 10 different categories.
  • Notable projects include Heaux Tales (Jazmine Sullivan), Call Me If You Get Lost (Tyler, The Creator), 662 (Christone "Kingfish" Ingram), and more.
  • Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies.

Full Sail University's Computer Science Bachelor of Science Degree Program Launches Its Artificial Intelligence Concentration

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is an award-winning higher education institution for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. Today, the university is proud to announce that the Computer Science Bachelor of Science degree program has launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) concentration. Online degree-seeking students are eligible to take advantage of the new focus area.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the university is proud to announce that the Computer Science Bachelor of Science degree program has launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) concentration.
  • Under the continued guidance and leadership of Program Director, Rebecca Leis, Ph.D., the accelerated online degree program concentration will follow the fast-paced, hands-on project-based education Full Sail University is known for.
  • "We're honored to be educating the next generation of changemakers on the intricacies of Computer Science as it relates to Artificial Intelligence," stated Leis.
  • To learn more about the Computer Science Bachelor of Science Artificial Intelligence Concentration, please visit the Full Sail website Full Sail website .

Full Sail University Proudly Announces Graduate Contributions to 60 Nominated Projects at the 64th Annual GRAMMYs®

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Full Sail University is proud to announce that 46 graduates are credited on 60 GRAMMY®-nominated projects at the 64th annual GRAMMY® Awards. The in-person ceremony will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., and will be aired live on CBS this Sunday, April 3, 2022. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the awards ceremony is expected to see many performers including Billie Eilish, Brandi Carlile, Brothers Osborne, BTS, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, and more.

Key Points: 
  • WINTER PARK, Fla., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Full Sail University is proud to announce that 46 graduates are credited on 60 GRAMMY-nominated projects at the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards.
  • During this year's awards, Full Sail University graduates have mixed, mastered, produced, and assisted in the creation of nominated projects across 44 categories.
  • This year, we are excited to celebrate all alumni included on GRAMMY-nominated projects at the 64th annual awards ceremony.
  • To learn more about the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards Ceremony, please visit https://www.grammy.com/ and to learn more about Full Sail University, please visit fullsail.edu.

Full Sail University Announces Graduate Results for the 94th Annual Academy Awards

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Monday, March 28, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University is proud to announce that over 35 alumni were credited on 8 Oscar®-winning projects at the 94th annual Academy Awards®. This year's in-person ceremony was held on Sunday, March 27 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, and aired live on ABC.

Key Points: 
  • At the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony, 119 Full Sail graduates were credited on 29 nominated projects across 20 categories.
  • To learn more about Full Sail's graduate successes and the university's Film & Television centric degree programs, click here .
  • Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies.
  • Full Sail University is a graduate and undergraduate degree-granting institution offering on-campus and online degree programs in areas related to Art & Design, Business, Film & Television, Games, Media & Communications, Music & Recording, Sports, and Technology.

Dr. Barbara Sharief Announces Her Candidacy for FL State Senate District 35

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Friday, March 25, 2022

MIRAMAR, Fla., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Barbara Sharief, the first African American woman to serve as Broward County mayor has announced her decision to seek election to the Florida State Senate.

Key Points: 
  • Former Broward County Mayor Dr. Barbara Sharief seeks to continue serving the people of South Florida as state senator.
  • MIRAMAR, Fla., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Barbara Sharief, the first African American woman to serve as Broward County mayor has announced her decision to seek election to the Florida State Senate.
  • Best known for leading recovery efforts after Hurricane Irma and the fatal shooting at Ft. Lauderdale International Airport, Dr. Barbara Sharief is running for an open, newly created seat in State Senate District 35.
  • "I have been a proud resident of this district since 2001, and I have represented the majority of people who live in District 35 for 13 years.

119 Full Sail University graduates credited on 29 nominated projects at the 94th Annual Academy Awards®

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is pleased to announce that 119 graduates are credited on 29 Oscar®-nominated projects at the 94th annual Academy Awards®. The in-person ceremony will be held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA and will stream live on ABC this coming Sunday, March 27, 2022. Hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes, the ceremony is expected to see special musical performances from DJ D-Nice, The Samples, the All-Star Band, and more.

Key Points: 
  • To learn more about the 94th annual Academy Awards, please visit https://www.oscars.org/ and to learn more about Full Sail alumni, please visit fullsail.edu.
  • Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies.
  • Full Sail University is a graduate and undergraduate degree-granting institution offering on-campus and online degree programs in areas related to Art & Design, Business, Film & Television, Games, Media & Communications, Music & Recording, Sports, and Technology.
  • With over 83,565+ graduates worldwide, Full Sail alumni have worked on countless award-winning projects with individual recognition including OSCAR, Emmy, GRAMMY, ADDY, MTV Video Music Award, and Video Game Award honors.

Full Sail University Unveils Innovative Technology Upgrades to On Campus Live Events Venue

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to announce that it has invested over $1.4 Million in technology upgrades to support its flagship live events facility, Full Sail Live.

Key Points: 
  • WINTER PARK, Fla., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to announce that it has invested over $1.4 Million in technology upgrades to support its flagship live events facility, Full Sail Live.
  • Located on Full Sail's 210+ acre campus in Winter Park, FL, Full Sail Live is a 22,000 sq ft acoustically engineered multi-purpose facility that serves as a live performance venue known for hosting concerts, conferences, film & television productions, and more.
  • "In addition, due to the numerous professional events the venue hosts each year, these upgrades will give our professional staff a range of technology tools to utilize when bringing these events to life."
  • The lighting system redesign was led by Full Sail University Show Production graduate and Lighting Director, Noah Rohrbaugh.