Radio Stories
03/30/2012 - FSU gears up for 2012 PeaceJam Southeast Conference
Florida State University prepares for a weekend of education, inspiration and action at the fourth annual PeaceJam Southeast conference. Divided into multiple regions, PeaceJam is an international education program that connects Nobel Peace Laureates with young people to work together for global change.
03/29/2012 - FSU students showcase high level research to university community
Florida State University prides itself on being one of the nation’s top research institutions. This week, some of the best and brightest students showcase their work at the 12th annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Symposium and the inaugural DigiTech Conference.
03/28/2012 - Share Your Story: Dr. Freddie Lang Groomes-McLendon
From establishing the Martin Luther King convocation to introducing Rosa Parks to a sold out crowd at Florida State University’s Ruby Diamond auditorium, Dr. Freddie Lang Groomes-McLendon has blazed her own trail of success. A 1972 graduate of Florida State University, she retired after faithfully serving under five different university presidents.
03/27/2012 - FSU assistant professor pens national bestselling book
Florida State University creative writing professor Julianna Baggott is a national bestselling author with 18 books under her belt. Her new post-apocalyptic thriller, ‘Pure’, is earning rave reviews from the New York Times and Publisher’s Weekly. The film rights to ‘Pure’ have been sold to Fox 2000 Pictures with a ‘Twilight’ saga producer already on board.
03/26/2012 - Why do so many undergraduate women abandon STEM majors?
Florida State University researcher Roxanne Hughes set out to understand why so many undergraduate women abandon math and science majors compared to men. Hughes studied 26 FSU female undergraduate students and found that those who did stick to their STEM majors shared three key things in common: positive family support, strong peer networks and the opportunity to do undergraduate research.
03/23/2012 - ‘Big’ ideas at FSU this weekend!
Saturday, March 24th is a big day of community service for Florida State University students and alumni. Approximately 1500 FSU students are participating in a national service project known as ‘The Big Event’ while alumni are launching the inaugural ‘Seminole Service Day.’
03/22/2012 - Nobel Prize winning Chemist sparks children's interest in the sciences
Harold Kroto hosts his "Buckyball workshop" on the Florida State University campus to third, forth, and fifth graders. It's a part of his ongoing initiative to help young people learn more about science, technology, mathematics, and engineering.
03/21/2012 - Share Your Story: Kiaira McCoy
Florida State University is one month away from launching its Integration Commemoration event. Celebrating the university’s 50 years of integration, it’s an event current students, like FSU Senior Kiaira McCoy, are already reflecting upon.
03/20/2012 - Florida State University Student Foundation leads in student philanthropy
The Florida State University Student Foundation is leading the state in student philanthropy. The FSU Student Foundation has given more than $100,000 to the University and the students recently made a donation to the Office of Undergraduate Studies.