University News

FSU alumna wins Antivenom Poetry Award

Published: June 19, 2017 | 12:45 pm | Posted in: University News

Recent Florida State University Ph.D. graduate Erin Hoover has been chosen as the winner of the Antivenom Poetry Award for her poetry collection “Barnburner.” The Antivenom Poetry Award winner receives a prize of $1,000 and the publication of their manuscript by Elixir Press. “Barnburner” will be published in 2018. “This award represents a beginning more than […]

FSU Fulbright scholars to share their expertise worldwide

Published: June 19, 2017 | 10:20 am | Posted in: University News

Five Florida State University faculty members have earned Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grants.

Five Florida State University faculty members are fanning out across the globe to teach and conduct research in Russia, Finland, Ireland, Hong Kong and the Czech Republic through grants from the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Valliere Richard Auzenne, associate professor in the College of Motion Picture Arts, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award […]

Frankeberger selected 2017 Carraway Employee of the Year

Published: June 16, 2017 | 10:37 am | Posted in: University News

Margarita Frankeberger brings a can-do attitude to work at Florida State University every day. She listens, solves problems and strives to foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all. Her positive approach is why Frankeberger, the program director of Academic and Student Services at FSU’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has been selected to […]

FSU researcher wins fellowship to resurrect Native American hymns

Published: June 12, 2017 | 10:30 am | Posted in: University News

Assistant Professor Sarah Eyerly has won a prestigious fellowship that will allow her to resurrect about 80 Native American hymns.

A Florida State University musicology professor has won a prestigious fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies for her efforts to revive some special Native American hymns from the 18th century. Sarah Eyerly, assistant professor of musicology and director of FSU’s Early Music Program, is the recipient of an ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowship. The […]

FSU ranked among world’s top patent-producing universities

Published: June 6, 2017 | 9:39 am | Posted in: Science & Technology, University News

Florida State University is ranked as one of the most successful producers of groundbreaking technologies in a new report from the National Academy of Inventors® and the Intellectual Property Owners Association. FSU ranks 49th in the organizations’ “Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2016.” The annual report, which is compiled with data […]

FSU Police, community members team up to cycle for mental health awareness

Published: May 24, 2017 | 8:54 am | Posted in: University News

A team of cyclists led by FSU Police Deputy Chief Jim Russell is making a 113-mile trek from Panama City to Tallahassee Saturday, May 27, to raise awareness of mental health issues. The second “Unconquered Ride” will coincide with National Mental Health Awareness Month and National Bicycle Month, which both occur in May. Many of […]

Braddock named dean of College of Motion Picture Arts

Published: May 23, 2017 | 10:32 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff Briefs, University News

Reb Braddock, who has been with the FSU film school since its inception in 1989, has been named the new dean of the College of Motion Picture Arts.

Florida State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Sally McRorie has appointed Reb Braddock as the new dean of the College of Motion Picture Arts, effective June 1. Braddock has served twice as the college’s interim dean, most recently since January. One of the architects of FSU’s film school, he has been […]

FSU names Magnuson interim director of University Health Services

Published: May 19, 2017 | 4:56 pm | Posted in: University News

Amy Magnuson is named interim director of University Health Services.

Florida State University Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Allison Crume has appointed Amy Magnuson to serve as interim director of University Health Services effective May 19. Magnuson will lead the department on an interim basis following the retirement of Lesley Sacher, who joined FSU in 1999 as director. Under Sacher’s leadership, University Health Services […]

College of Medicine to graduate new physicians and master’s students

Published: May 18, 2017 | 11:52 am | Posted in: University News

The FSU College of Medicine will graduate its 13th class of medical students at a commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida State University College of Medicine will graduate its 13th class of medical students at a commencement ceremony Saturday. Dr. Jonathan Appelbaum — the college’s Laurie L. Dozier Jr., M.D., Education Director and Professor of Internal Medicine — will deliver the commencement address. Among the graduates will be former FSU football […]

FSUPD motorsports team rides again to promote safety

Published: May 16, 2017 | 1:11 pm | Posted in: University News

Sgt. Jason Harris and Officer Brett Sheffield of FSUPD joined members of the Florida Motorcycle Safety Coalition as they delivered a proclamation from Gov. Rick Scott to the Florida Highway Patrol in Tampa.

Florida State University’s Motorsports Team, operated by the FSU Police Department, is on the road again to promote motorcycle safety across the state. Sgt. Jason Harris and Officer Brett Sheffield of FSUPD joined members of the Florida Motorcycle Safety Coalition as they delivered a proclamation from Gov. Rick Scott to the Florida Highway Patrol in […]