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The James D. Westcott Distinguished Service Medal recognizes a “person whose distinguished service merits exceptional recognition and whose life and work exemplifies the Vires, Artes and Mores, which the university seeks to nurture in its students.” Westcott Medal Recipients Governor T. LeRoy Collins – 1989 Representative Herbert F. Morgan – 1991 Dr. Augustus B. Turnbull, […]

“We’ve spent the summer preparing for the fall semester, and I’m looking forward to welcoming students, faculty and staff. We’re all in this together, and we’re counting on everyone to take care of themselves and others.” — FSU President John Thrasher #StayHealthyFSU For up to date information on FSU’s Fall 2020 plan visit, stayhealthy.fsu.edu

The University is implementing a voluntary return to work testing program for all faculty and staff, including OPS employees. Testing our entire community for COVID-19 is a crucial first step in safely returning employees to campus. For more information visit coronavirus.hr.fsu.edu

President Thrasher updates the FSU community about the Fall 2020 plan. The plan outlines new policies and procedures for teaching, learning and working. We have posted a draft of the plan at fall2020.fsu.edu. You’re encouraged to take a look at it and email your feedback to fall2020@fsu.edu.

As we conclude the spring semester, I want to thank everyone in the FSU family — students, faculty, staff and alumni — for demonstrating your strength, skill and character as we have responded to the challenges of the past few months. We’ve accomplished so much together! #GoNoles

Dance Marathon at FSU is an annual fundraiser that culminates with a 40-hour event where students stay on their feet to fund-raise for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, which is Tallahassee’s local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, and the FSU College of Medicine’s Pediatric Outreach Programs.

FSU Panama City celebrated Black History Month with author/TV director Jeffrey Blount discussing “The Power of Words.” Blount is an award-winning author. His newest novel, “The Emancipation of Evan Walls,” explores the academic and social life of a black child growing up in the racially charges 1960s.

From measuring groundwater seepage to studying how the Zika virus alters DNA organization, Florida State University master’s students presented their significant research at the annual FSU Graduate School’s Master’s in Four competition. Jay Pension from the School of Theatre took home the top prize of $1,000 for his presentation, “Connecting Consumers with the Arts.”

Florida State University and Mayo Clinic in Florida signed a multifaceted agreement in Jacksonville to attract and retain top talent in the biomedical field. The collaborative education efforts will focus on medical innovation and promote a market-driven approach to create a highly trained workforce focused on taking medical technology from the research space to clinical […]

Florida State University’s legendary symbols, Osceola and Renegade, joined the FSU Marching Chiefs, FSU Students and university president John Thrasher, at the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s 82nd annual Brighton Field Day and Rodeo.