Expert Pitches

FSU expert explains El Niño’s role in quiet 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

Published: September 24, 2026 | 10:57 am

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet, underscoring the important role large-scale climate patterns play in hurricane development […]

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FSU Health Communication expert finds GLP-1 users face stigma within their social circles

Published: September 24, 2026 | 8:00 am

People taking popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound may face stigma from those closest to them, according […]

Jonathan Jackson is an associate lecturer in the Florida State University Herbert Wertheim College of Business.

FSU marketing expert explains how viral TikTok trends are shifting consumer habits

Published: September 17, 2026 | 1:31 pm

As everyday expenses continue to climb, TikTok DIY content has surged as an accessible and cost-effective alternative for consumers. Among […]

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FSU history professor explains how Gen Z processes 9/11

Published: September 2, 2026 | 11:21 am

For a generation of college students, 9/11 is history rather than memory. As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, […]

Stephanie Sickler is an associate professor at Florida State University.

FSU design expert explains how viral dorm room makeovers can affect student mental health

Published: August 26, 2026 | 12:48 pm

The phenomenon of transforming a college dorm room into a personalized living space has flooded social media, creating a flourishing […]

Terry Coonan is the executive director of the Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights.

FSU human rights expert explains why labor trafficking often hides in plain sight

Published: August 25, 2026 | 12:57 pm

It can happen in fields, restaurants, hotels and construction sites — a type of human trafficking often hiding in plain […]

Nari Jeter is a licensed marriage and family therapist at Florida State University.

FSU licensed therapist discusses family estrangement, reconciliation and the Royal Family

Published: August 21, 2026 | 1:32 pm

After six years of raising their family in California, the next chapter for Prince Harry and Meghan includes returning to […]

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Florida State University expert explores potential GLP-1 link to binge-eating improvements

Published: August 18, 2026 | 8:16 am

As GLP-1 drugs become increasingly common for weight loss, researchers are beginning to examine what these medications may reveal about […]

Mirine Richey is a lactation consultant and breastfeeding expert.

FSU lactation consultant discusses how workplace policies shape breastfeeding success

Published: August 6, 2026 | 12:19 pm

Returning to work before breastfeeding is fully established presents an enormous challenge for mothers, according to Florida State University researcher […]