Many people are familiar with the culture of the advertising empire that was New York City's Madison Avenue in the 1960's and 70's through the popular AMC television show Mad Men. Bill Smith lived it. And now as a Florida State University Assistant Professor in the School of Communications, he shares his real world lessons and experiences with his students. What some of them may not know, however,... More

Blind dates can be a nerve-wracking experience. Will the other person be attractive? How will you even know who the other person is? Well, in this story from 1955 Florida State University graduate Hilda Hawkins McCarter, we find out that sometimes it's a little easier than you think.

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Sculptor and Florida State University graduate Edward Jonas discusses the inspiration and ideas that went into crafting Florida State's Legacy Fountain, located at the center of Landis Green. The fountain was commissioned as a tribute to the women of the Florida State College for Women, and the transformation... More

September 11, 2001 is among a select few days most everyone can recall the very place they stood when they received news of the days momentous and tragic events. For alumnus Andrew Sweeney, that place was Florida State University.

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Many Florida State University fans claim to "bleed garnet and gold". Leading up to the first football game of the 2010 season we thought we'd introduce you to Phyllis Underwood, a three time Florida State grad who surely has the Seminole colors coursing through her veins.

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Florida State University graduate Margaret Harrison tells the story of how a master's degree from Florida State allowed her to break through the "glass ceiling" that kept many women out of high-level jobs in the late 1960's.

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Before there was Florida State University, there was the Florida State College for Women. 1949 graduate Joanne Harrison shares her story about life at Florida State University's treasured predecessor.

Check out a brief timeline of FSCW history.

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Florida State University graduate Navarro Moore tells the story of how former faculty member Monsignor William Kerr changed his life forever. Monsignor Kerr, the executive director of the Claude Pepper Center for Intercultural Dialogue at Florida State, passed away May 13, 2009 at the age of 68.

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Florida State University alumna and faculty member Diane Roberts talks about her days writing for the Florida Flambeau, and how it forever changed her life as a writer.

Read a history of The Florida Flambeau.

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