Students & Campus Life

Undergraduates show off creativity, scientific know-how in annual research showcase

Published: October 13, 2017 | 8:09 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Florida State University research was on full display last week. But the researchers weren’t faculty members – they were undergraduate students. The Fall Showcase of Undergraduate Research was held Oct. 2 at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center. During the symposium, students had the opportunity to present their summer research findings funded […]

Jim Moran Institute recognizes 2017 scholarship recipient

Published: October 12, 2017 | 9:50 am | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in the Florida State University College of Business recognized student Jamaica Bell as the 2017 Jim Moran Scholar recipient Wednesday evening. Bell was honored during a reception at the Pearl Tyner House at the Florida State Alumni Center. President John Thrasher, Jan Moran, family, friends and College of […]

FSU Veterans Film Festival honors directors at world premiere of ‘Apache Warrior’

Published: October 5, 2017 | 6:57 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

FSU Torchlight Executive Director Paul Cohen, "Apache Warrior" co-directors David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud, College of Motion Picture Arts Dean Reb Braddock, director of the Veterans Student Union Chris Schoborg and Billy Francis, director of the Student Veterans Center at the press availability of FSU Veterans Film Festival, Oct. 5, 2017. (FSU Photography Services)

Photo Gallery The Florida State University Veterans Film Festival hosted its first-ever world premiere as filmmakers David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud debuted their film, “Apache Warrior,” at the seventh annual event Thursday night. The co-directors received the FSU Student Veteran Torchlight Award for Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking before screening their film at Florida State University’s […]

Miracle in the making: FSU student pushing to qualify for U.S. Olympic Team

Published: October 5, 2017 | 12:50 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

FSU junior Josh Williamson is a rising star in USA Olympic bobsledding. He's taking online classes as he trains for the 2022 Winter Olympics. "I bleed garnet and gold and even if it’s a part-time schedule, I’m really proud to still be a part of Florida State," Williamson said.

UPDATE: Jan. 16, 2018 — When USA Bobsled and Skeleton announced its team this week for the 2018 Winter Olympics, Josh Williamson’s name was not on the 12-man list, but he will continue training in the U.S. Olympic bobsled program. Since our story in last fall, Williamson has won two gold medals as part of […]

FSU students, community send Hurricane Irma relief supplies to South Florida

Published: September 15, 2017 | 1:51 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

More than 250 FSU students and 100 staff volunteers assembled care packages for Hurricane Irma victims Friday, Sept. 15, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)

Photo gallery Florida State University and Leon County teamed up to send thousands of care packages to Hurricane Irma victims in South Florida, thanks to donations from local residents and businesses. On Friday morning, more than 250 FSU students and 100 staff volunteers assembled the donated items into care packages at the Donald L. Tucker […]

FSU students enjoy post-Irma dinner at the Champions Club

Published: September 11, 2017 | 8:42 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Student-athletes helped serve game day fare of hamburgers and hot dogs to more than 6,000 students at the Dunlap Champions Club Monday evening.

As the worst of Hurricane Irma moved past Tallahassee Monday afternoon, some of the very best qualities of the Florida State University family were on display at a swiftly organized post-hurricane dinner at Doak Campbell Stadium. Even as the storm shut down campus this week, FSU organized a plan to open the 70,000-square-foot Dunlap Champions Club — the premier club-seating […]

Dance Marathon at FSU wins national awards after record-breaking year

Published: August 31, 2017 | 2:44 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Dance Marathon at FSU accepts the Miracle Maker Award, from left: Alexa Hirschfield, Chloe Milthorpe, Olivia (Miracle Child from Terp Thon), Niki Little, Kelly Miller, Eric Massey and Taylor Dietrich, Senior Area Dance Marathon Manager for the Southeast.

Dance Marathon at Florida State University won two awards in recognition of its merchandising strategy and increase in fundraising dollars during the organization’s national leadership conference this past summer. Dance Marathon at FSU is a yearlong effort that culminates in an annual 40-hour event where more than 1,800 students stay awake and on their feet […]

FSU student programs honored for excellence with NASPA awards

Published: July 13, 2017 | 12:21 pm | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life, University News

Students attending annual Love Your Body Day event. Love Your Body Day is an initiative that focuses on body positivity

Two Florida State University programs — Healthy Campus at FSU and Leadership Learning in the Outdoors for Group and Individual Change (LOGIC) — have been honored with national awards for their outstanding dedication to students, campus health and growth. The Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) is the leading association for the advancement, health […]

FSU graduate students to attend international Nobel laureate meeting

Published: June 22, 2017 | 4:40 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology, Students & Campus Life

Chemistry graduate student Gabriel Dos Passos and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering graduate student Margaret Scheiner will represent FSU at the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, an annual meeting that includes 30 Nobel laureates.

Two Florida State University graduate students are among 400 student-scientists worldwide invited to attend the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, an annual meeting that includes 30 Nobel laureates. This year, chemistry graduate student Gabriel Dos Passos and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering graduate student Margaret Scheiner will represent FSU at the meeting and hear from some […]

FSU job shadow program leads students to successful summer internships

Published: May 30, 2017 | 1:32 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Kindred Lubeck (middle) spends time at the 12th Judicial Court as a part of the FSUshadow program.

The Florida State University Career Center’s recently launched job shadow program — FSUshadow — has led to rising internship opportunities over the past year. FSUshadow is designed to help students gain knowledge and develop career-related, decision-making skills. The program provides students the opportunity to shadow employers, community partners, alumni and friends of the university to gain insight […]

FSU Social Science Scholar chosen for prestigious summer institute

Published: May 23, 2017 | 3:08 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Joan Joseph, a junior political science student at Florida State University has been named a 2017 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute scholar by the American Political Science Association. The institute is an annual, intensive, five-week program held at Duke University. Now in its 31st year, the program is designed to expose undergraduate students to the […]