Students & Campus Life

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 […]

Student leaders recognized during annual awards night

Published: April 10, 2019 | 10:55 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Madison Shaff accepts her first of three awards, the J.R. Harding Award, from J.R. Harding at the Leadership Awards Night April 9, 2019. (Photo: Division of Student Affairs)

Florida State University students, employees and organizations gathered April 9 for the university’s annual Leadership Awards Night. The ceremony, sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, honors the diverse collection of individuals and groups across campus who engage in leadership learning. The awards and their recipients are: President’s Award, given to an outstanding freshman for […]

Florida State receives inaugural leadership award from PeaceJam

Published: April 8, 2019 | 9:26 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Provost Sally McRorie (middle) accepts the PeaceJam Foundation's inaugural Innovative Leadership Award from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman and Kate Cumbo, the executive director of the PeaceJam Foundation.

Florida State University students are serving as a model for the world as they inspire a new generation of leaders through their work with PeaceJam. PeaceJam, an international education program built around Nobel Peace Prize laureates who work personally with youth, awarded Florida State the organization’s inaugural Innovative Leadership Award for the university’s outstanding PeaceJam student leadership […]

Florida State undergraduate research touches the Tallahassee community

Published: April 2, 2019 | 4:31 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Freshmen Anna DeJonge and Molly Walters took on closing the accessibility gap at The Grove Museum as a part of their undergraduate research project.

When people with visual disabilities or autism visit a museum, how can the venue be more accessible and welcoming? That’s what Florida State University freshmen Anna DeJonge and Molly Walters set out to explore through a project they conducted with the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) this year. DeJonge and Walters were among the more […]

FSU Students Give Back to Tallahassee at ‘The Big Event’

Published: April 1, 2019 | 5:09 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Florida State University students spent their Saturday volunteering during The Big Event 2019. (Valeria Rivadeneira)

More than 1,700 volunteers from Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College woke up early Saturday, March 30, to give back to the city of Tallahassee during The Big Event 2019. It is one of the largest, one-day, student-run service projects in the nation, with more than 50 service sites across Florida’s […]

FSU students honored during 2019 President’s Humanitarian Luncheon

Published: March 27, 2019 | 12:43 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

President Thrasher with the 2019 Humanitarian of the Year nominees. (From left to right) First row: Essence Duncan, Jennifer Magi, Melissa Carcamo, Emily Botta. Second row: Kathryn Casello, President John Thrasher, Sarah Grice, Rachel Castelli. Third row: Cara Steinberg, Madelene Wishart, Savannah Calleson, Angela Byrne, Monica McShaffrey. (FSU Photography Services)

From ratifying amendments to registering bone marrow donors to teaching courses in Kenya and rural India, students at Florida State University have done more than just balance studies and a social life; they’ve changed lives. President John Thrasher recognized 14 undergraduate students at the Humanitarian Luncheon Tuesday, March 26, as part of the annual President’s […]

Dance Marathon at FSU raises record-breaking amount

Published: March 4, 2019 | 3:31 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Dance Marathon at FSU raised $2,210,165.21 in 2019 "for the kids."

More than 1,800 spirited students cheered with joy as Dance Marathon at FSU revealed a record-breaking total of $2.21 million raised this year to support pediatric medicine following a weekend of dancing at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Dance Marathon at FSU is an annual fundraiser that culminates with a 40-hour event where students […]

FSU ROTC to host 5k run honoring FSU alumnus 2LT Justin Sisson

Published: March 4, 2019 | 1:50 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

The 2019 2LT Justin Sisson Memorial Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, March 9, on the FSU campus.

The Florida State University Army ROTC program will host the 6th Annual 2019 2LT Justin Sisson Memorial Run/Walk on Saturday, March 9. Pre-activities start at 8 a.m., and the race/walk will begin at 9 a.m. on Langford Green at Doak Campbell Stadium. Sisson, an FSU alumnus and Army ROTC Officer, lost his life at age 23 […]

Seminole Dining secures No. 45 spot in recent ranking

Published: November 28, 2018 | 2:02 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Suwannee Room renovation 2018. (FSU Photography Services)

Seminole Dining is ranked among the best food service providers for colleges and universities in the country. In October, The Daily Meal, an all-encompassing food website popular for its coverage of food and beverages, ranked Florida State University No. 45 in its annual “75 Best Colleges for Food for 2018 Ranking.” The article can be […]

Devoted humanitarian Samantha Kunin recognized as Rhodes Scholar finalist

Published: November 19, 2018 | 9:20 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Samantha Kunin is the second FSU student in two years to earn the distinction of Rhodes Scholar finalist.

Florida State University senior Samantha Kunin is an accomplished scholar, dedicated humanitarian and an avid rower. Those achievements put her on an exciting journey as a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship this fall. Kunin, 20, interviewed Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama for the world’s oldest and most celebrated international fellowship award. While she was not one […]

Students affirm their commitment to the community at first annual Little Event

Published: November 5, 2018 | 2:14 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Notable nonprofits iGrow Urban Farm and Frenchtown community garden set up service sites to foster local youth development and provide fresh produce for an area considered to be a food desert.

More than 300 students from Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College came together on Saturday, Nov. 3 to make a big impact on the Leon County community for the first annual Little Event. The event’s sponsor, The Big Event Tallahassee, hopes this new fall initiative will encourage volunteerism year round and prepare students for The Big Event, an annual day of community service […]