Written By: Hanya Noussier
Tallahassee, FL., Monday, October 9, 2023 — State Farm continues to support the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University. This partnership underscores State Farm’s commitment to fostering diversity, education, and innovation in marketing communication. State Farm recognizes the importance of investing in the next generation of marketing professionals, and CHMC is honored and humbled by the generous support of State Farm to our exemplary students by providing scholarships to five students at the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication:
- Laura Acevedo (Graduate Student)
- Nisi Isabella (Undergraduate Student)
- Katherine Peralta (Graduate Student)
- Laila Alfares (Graduate Student)
- Christian Bejar (Undergraduate Student)
These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies, a passion for marketing communication, and a commitment to advancing diversity within the field. State Farm’s support will enable them to pursue their academic and professional goals, contributing to a more inclusive and innovative future for marketing.
“On behalf of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University, we extend our deepest gratitude to State Farm for their generous support. With State Farm’s unwavering commitment, we are confident that our students will continue to thrive and contribute to a more inclusive and innovative future for marketing communication,” said Dr. Sindy Chapa, Director of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication.
Each student received $1,500 with a total grant award of $13,500, with five student recipients in the fall and four student recipients in the spring benefit from this great opportunity. The scholarships provided by State Farm will cover tuition, access to platforms, conference attendance, and other educational expenses for the selected students, allowing them to focus on their academic pursuits and career aspirations.
About Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication
The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University was founded by Dr. Felipe Korzenny in 2004. The Center’s programs are housed in the FSU School of Communication. The Center is the first of its kind in the United States devoted to educating students and professionals. Faculty and students working with the Center conduct ground-breaking research and serve as an innovative resource for the Hispanic marketing industry. For more information, please visit https://hmc.comm.fsu.edu/
About State Farm
About State Farm®: For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its more than 19,400 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 44 on the 2023 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.