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FSU College of Education launches interdisciplinary center for athletic coaching

Published: January 30, 2020 | 11:02 am | Posted in: Education & Society

Professor Tim Baghurst is leading the new Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching, also known as FSU COACH.

Florida State University’s College of Education strives to prepare students and professionals to serve in any number of roles at educational institutions, from teachers and principals to counselors and more. Now, the new Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching, known as FSU COACH, aims to prepare individuals interested in working in schools and beyond in a […]

Rapid weather swings increase flu risk

Published: January 30, 2020 | 9:42 am | Posted in: Science & Technology

New research from a team of Florida State University scientists shows that rapid weather variability as a result of climate change could increase the risk of a flu epidemic in some highly populated regions in the late 21st century. The research was published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters. Zhaohua Wu, an associate professor […]

FSU researchers find certain clinical steps can reduce firearm-related suicide

Published: January 28, 2020 | 2:43 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Ian Stanley, a doctoral student in the FSU Department of Psychology.

About 47,000 Americans die by suicide annually; more than half are by firearm. Now, researchers at Florida State University have found that certain clinical steps that encourage basic firearm safety could reduce that number. Their study, published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, focused on young adults with a history of suicidal thoughts and […]

FSU to honor 100 outstanding seniors through new awards program

Published: January 28, 2020 | 10:41 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Florida State University has launched a new awards recognition program that will honor a diverse group of 100 seniors who have shown exceptional leadership during their collegiate careers. The awards program, named the Torchbearer 100, is intended to thank and celebrate these students’ leadership and legacy. Honorees will be recognized for their notable impact within […]

XPRIZE Foundation founder to be featured at Power Forward event

Published: January 28, 2020 | 9:23 am | Posted in: University News

Vice President for Research Gary K. Ostrander

An international pioneer in innovation and commercial space travel will be the featured speaker at the annual Power Forward speaker series. Peter Diamandis, founder and executive chairman of the XPrize Foundation, will speak on Feb. 4 at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall at Florida State University in an event organized by First Commerce Credit Union and […]

Profile in Leadership: James Frazier comes ‘home’ in new role as dean of FSU’s College of Fine Arts

Published: January 27, 2020 | 3:36 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Two-time Florida State alumnus James Frazier has returned to his alma mater to serve as dean of the College of Fine Arts. (FSU Photography Services/Bruce Palmer)

More than 30 years ago, an undergraduate at Florida State University named James Frazier was running errands to and from the dean’s office of the College of Fine Arts, then the School of Visual Arts and Dance, as a work-study student. Today, Frazier occupies that same office, but as dean of the College of Fine […]

Five new police officers, two K-9s join FSUPD

Published: January 24, 2020 | 3:45 pm | Posted in: University News

FSUPD swears in five new officers and two K-9s. From left: Chase Yarborough with K-9 Nera, Tiffany Spears, Craig Kistner, David Taczak, Matt Hedges, John Beeman and Adam Walker with Tomahawk. 2020

Florida State University Police Chief Terri Brown swore in five new police officers and the department’s first two K-9s during a ceremony Jan. 24. Officers Tiffany Spears, Craig Kistner, Matt Hedges, John Beeman and David Taczak, along with K-9s Tomahawk and Nera, have joined the force. “FSUPD is excited about the addition of its newest […]