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Biden discusses access and affordability in higher education during FSU visit
During a speech at Florida State University about the importance of preserving access and affordability in higher education, Vice President Joe Biden suggested doubling the number of federal college work-study jobs and helping graduates repay their student loans in a more sensible way.
'Social entrepreneurism' highlighted at Jon C. Dalton Institute on College Student Values Conference
Eboo Patel, the president and founder of Interfaith Youth Core, an organization that is driving social entrepreneurism and the global interfaith youth movement, spoke Feb. 2 to a group of about 50 faculty, staff and students from across the nation attending the 22nd Annual Jon C. Dalton Institute on College Student Values Conference at Florida State University.
From dance to music to comedy, Seven Days of Opening Nights kicks off with stellar lineup
You can’t really accuse Seven Days of Opening Nights of taking it easy. The acclaimed arts festival offers 27 performances during its 2011-2012 season, including 20 shows in 12 days during the festival proper (Feb. 9-20). Then, of course, there are the 11 master classes for Florida State University students in the arts, and another four educational performances for Leon County K-12 students.
New dean appointed at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Florida A&M University and Florida State University have named Pennsylvania State University engineering Professor Yaw D. Yeboah as the new dean of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The appointment will take effect July 1.
Research in motion: Alternative fuel vehicle joins the Florida State University fleet
At first blush, it looks like an ordinary, no-frills Honda Civic sedan with some colorful graphics on it. What’s cool is that the car is powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), a safe, clean, alternative fuel option. And its addition to the university vehicle fleet is the brainchild of Kirby Kemper, the Robert O. Lawton Professor of Physics and vice president for Research at Florida State.
Allisson Yu selected as FSU fundraising campaign manager
Florida State University is gearing up for the largest fundraising campaign in its history — and now it has the person in place who will help coordinate the effort.
Social entrepreneurism is focus of Feb. 2-4 conference at Florida State
Social entrepreneurism will be the hot topic when students, administrators and distinguished speakers from across the nation converge at Florida State University this week for a unique, annual conference that has helped to brand Florida State as a leader in the promotion of values and character development as essential components of a college education.
FSU Foundation appoints vice president for constituent programs
The Florida State University Foundation announced today the appointment of Glen Jack to the position of vice president for constituent programs. In this role, Jack willhave the responsibility of managing all unit- and college-based development officers.
FSU Panama City announces partnership with Tallahassee Community College
Florida State University Panama City and Tallahassee Community College have entered into a new partnership that will allow TCC students to take FSUPC course offerings on the TCC campus.
$100,000 to 'FSU-Teach' will boost training of math, science teachers
The Florida State University FSU-Teach program –– which trains math and science majors to become much-needed math and science classroom teachers ––has received a $100,000 share of a $500,000 donation from AT&T to the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI).