Students & Campus Life

Florida State to greet students with ‘Welcome FSU’ week

Published: August 16, 2019 | 2:26 pm | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life

FSU will offer an array of campus activities from Thursday, Aug. 22, through Thursday, Aug. 29, for Welcome FSU week.

Florida State University will kick off the new academic year with “Welcome FSU,” a weeklong tradition full of engaging events that promote student involvement and inclusion on campus. Welcome FSU will offer a wide array of campus activities from Thursday, Aug. 22, through Thursday, Aug. 29, that introduce students to a variety of campus organizations […]

CARE jumpstarts first-generation students’ college journey

Published: August 8, 2019 | 2:04 pm | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life

Back row, L-R: Jha'Lia Wray, Jasen Lewis, Geneve Pierre, Terrell Lamar, Daniel Le, Lauryn Latimer. Front row, L-R: Sheila Gomez, Charles Williams, Michaela Hejduk. (FSU Photography Services)

Starting college can be an overwhelming experience for any student, especially for those who are the first in their families to do so. That’s why Florida State University’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement’s (CARE) Summer Bridge Program focuses on providing first-generation students with a strong network of support and campus engagement opportunities. Last week, […]

FSU achieves Gold sustainability rating

Published: August 5, 2019 | 2:27 pm | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life

Florida State University has received a Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). (FSU Sustainable Campus)

When it comes to sustainability, Florida State University has earned a gold star. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has given FSU a Gold rating in its latest Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) report. This improves upon FSU’s Silver rating from 2015. “The leap from silver to gold […]

FSU Medical Response Unit wins statewide first responder competition

Published: July 31, 2019 | 2:19 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Lauren Aronson, Juan Diaz-Hernandez, Taylor Ryan and Sedona Robrahn

Florida State University’s Medical Response Unit (MRU) placed first in its division at the 35th Annual Bill Shearer ALS/BLS Competition, winning the Basic Life Support (BLS) Division for the fourth consecutive year. The competition took place July 18 in Orlando during CLINCON 2019, Florida’s Premier EMS/Fire Conference organized by the Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center. […]

FSU students awarded record number of Gilman Scholarships

Published: June 28, 2019 | 2:33 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

A record number of Florida State University students are studying or interning around the world this summer thanks to prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships from the U.S. Department of State. FSU’s 28 Gilman Scholars are the most in school history. The Gilman Scholarship is a grant program that gives students the opportunity to study […]

Doctoral student awarded fellowship for nuclear research

Published: June 17, 2019 | 10:18 am | Posted in: Science & Technology, Students & Campus Life

A doctoral student in Florida State University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has received a major fellowship from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue her research into newer, safer forms of nuclear energy. Bonnie Klamm will receive $155,000 over three years from the DOE’s Nuclear Energy University Program to support her research as she […]

FSU doctoral student receives national Gabriela Mistral award

Published: June 6, 2019 | 10:33 am | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life

A Florida State University graduate student has received a prestigious award for her work in a national honor society. Esther Hernández-Esteban, a third year doctoral student studying Hispanic literature and cultural studies, is the 2019 recipient of the Gabriela Mistral Award. The recognition is given by Sigma Delta Pi, a national collegiate Hispanic honor society. […]

Recent FSU graduate’s novel being turned into SYFY pilot

Published: May 30, 2019 | 5:16 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News, Students & Campus Life

Recent FSU graduate Mikaela Bender is having her novel "Expiration Date" adapted into a pilot for Syfy, a cable network featuring science fiction programming. (Mikaela Bender).

Before she applied for college, Mikaela Bender was already writing a novel. Now, just weeks after graduating from Florida State University, a digital pilot of the Orlando native’s first book is getting ready to debut on Syfy, a cable network featuring science fiction programming. Bender, who graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in Editing, […]

FSU’s Garnet and Gold Scholar Society honors more than 300 new inductees

Published: April 26, 2019 | 4:45 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

More than 300 FSU students were inducted into the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society Thursday, April 25. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University welcomed 314 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society during a special ceremony on Thursday, April 25. Since 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society has encouraged student involvement and recognized undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, […]

FSU’s Class of 2019 celebrates graduation at the President’s Senior Toast

Published: April 24, 2019 | 5:03 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

FSU President John Thrasher and First Lady Jean Thrasher raise their glasses in a toast to the graduating Class of 2019. (FSU Photography Services)

After years of studious efforts, seniors at Florida State University raised a glass of champagne to celebrate their upcoming graduation during the annual President’s Senior Toast Tuesday, April 23. Since 2013, the President’s Senior Toast has brought together graduating students to commemorate their time at FSU along with President John Thrasher and other university administrators. […]

Students enjoy a sweet break at President’s Ice Cream Social

Published: April 10, 2019 | 5:26 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Students take a selfie with FSU President John Thrasher and First Lady Jean Thrasher at The President's Ice Cream Social on Landis Green, April 10, 2019. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University students enjoyed ice cream and other refreshments during a sunny day on Landis Green Wednesday, April 10, during the annual President’s Ice Cream Social. The President’s Ice Cream Social is a longstanding tradition at FSU during the spring semester where the university’s president, along with other university administrators, scoop ice cream for […]