Florida State University honored the creative and intellectual contributions of its faculty and staff Thursday during the 2026 FSU Authors Day.  

This year’s event recognized 130 books and compositions published by FSU faculty and staff over the past year, representing more than 50 areas and departments across the university. 

The event, a collaboration between the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement and FSU Libraries, turned the historic Beth Moor lounge into a gallery of academic achievement. Attendees spent the afternoon recognizing the collection of scholarly monographs, textbooks, poetry collections, art books, and one book for children.  

“The books on display reflect the remarkable depth and range of our academic community,” said FSU Provost Jim Clark. “They include groundbreaking research and thoughtful analysis, powerful creative works and essential textbooks. Each one represents years of dedication, curiosity and perseverance.” 

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Florida State University’s Information Technology Services highlighted strategy, innovation and partnerships April 7 during the 2026 ITS Spring Town Hall and RISE Together Showcase, a daylong event highlighting how technology is accelerating the university’s academic, research and service missions. 

Hosted at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center and the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center, the event brought together hundreds of ITS staff, faculty, students and university leadership for institution-wide updates and hands-on demonstrations of emerging technologies. 

During the morning town hall, Jim Clark, FSU provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs; Stacey Patterson, vice president for research; and Jeremy Slaga, FSU’s vice president and chief clinical operations officer, told attendees that Florida State University’s rise into the nation’s top 25 public universities was driven not only by ambition, but also by the people and systems supporting that growth. 

“I am thrilled to be in the top 25 public universities in the United States — it’s an incredible achievement,” Clark said. “But our focus today is to talk about the role you all play in helping us thrive and become even more excellent in the years ahead.” 

Clark said that success became possible only when the pursuit of national prominence evolved into a coordinated effort supported by aligned systems, infrastructure and service. 

“These are the teams that are making that happen,” said Jonathan Fozard, associate vice president and chief information officer. “These are the teams that are helping support the students, faculty and staff achieve our collective goals and aspirations for this amazing university.” 

Slaga highlighted Florida State’s expanding health and research initiatives. 

“FSU Health has an opportunity to serve as a vehicle — a backboard — that allows all of these amazing components to plug in,” Slaga said, emphasizing the need for standardized systems and shared data to support collaboration. 

Patterson provided an update on ASPIRE, or A Strategic Plan to Inspire Research Excellence, emphasizing people, partnerships, infrastructure and excellence as the four pillars of the plan.  

“When we talk about infrastructure, it’s not just buildings,” Patterson said. “It’s the processes and the systems behind the operations. None of us can do what we do without all of you.” 

Patterson noted that Florida State has more than doubled its number of National Academy members in the past year and a half, a key measure of research prominence and that a strong digital infrastructure and service support are essential to recruiting and retaining elite faculty. 

After the conversation with university leadership, Fozard emphasized that ITS’s greatest strength is its people. He outlined plans to invest in skill growth, foster trust and psychological safety to support innovation, and continue the shift from a ticket-based service model to a trusted strategic partner across campus. 

While the morning town hall focused on strategy and alignment, the afternoon RISE Together Showcase was designed to promote collaboration, highlight projects and drive technological innovation across the university. 

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Leading researchers from academia and industry are at Florida State University this week for the Florida Quantum Conference, a three-day event exploring the latest breakthroughs in quantum science and engineering. 

 This conference is the inaugural edition of what is planned as an annual event held at institutions around the state. 

 “This conference is a milestone for FSU,” said President Richard McCullough. “Just a few years ago, we began convening a relatively small group of faculty and partners for what we called the Dirac Quantum Discussions. Those early conversations created momentum, sparked new collaborations and made it clear there was real energy around quantum.” 

 To capitalize on that momentum, FSU joined 13 other universities to establish the Florida Alliance for Quantum Technology, a collaboration to make the State of Florida a leader in quantum technologies, accelerating commercialization and contributing to national defense. 

 Realizing the potential technological breakthrough promised by quantum science and engineering, or QSE, will require intense collaborative efforts among university researchers and industry — a need that the conference is helping to meet. 

 Conference attendees come from preeminent research institutions, industry and national laboratories. Presentations include topics such as quantum fluids and solids and their applications, leveraging quantum computers and machine learning to simulate biomolecular processes, commercializing quantum in Florida and more. 

 “As can be seen from some talks at this conference, quantum technologies are growing very rapidly,” said Professor Michael Shatruk, director of the FSU Quantum Initiative. “We are already discussing possible applications of such technologies for simulating properties of new materials, achieving more robust and secure communication, or increasing by orders of magnitude the sensitivity of biomedical devices. We hope these ambitious goals will be seeing their realization in the not-so-distant future.” 

 The Florida Quantum Conference continues through Saturday at the Kroto Auditorium in the FSU Chemical Sciences Laboratory. 

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Florida State University has appointed Austin McDonald as assistant dean of Undergraduate Studies and the new director of the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE), which serves first-generation undergraduate students and others who may face challenges in college such as economic or educational circumstances.

McDonald has served as program director in CARE since 2023, including as the faculty director for First-Generation Noles Living-Learning Community (FGEN-Noles LLC), a first-year residence hall community for first-generation students.

Dean of Undergraduate Studies DeOnte Brown, who previously served as director of CARE, said McDonald was appointed for his student-centered approach and innovative spirit.

“Dr. McDonald’s genuine and humble personality allows him to develop rapport with colleagues and students in a way that shows value for everyone,” Brown said. “I have appreciated his intentional engagement with students to support them in maximizing the opportunities in college and also in challenging them to exceed their own expectations. He has also shown a commitment to our staff and faculty in CARE by supporting and encouraging them to engage in research and assessment work or offering professional learning moments.”

The CARE director and assistant dean role works with both Undergraduate Studies and Student Affairs divisions. Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Brandon Bowden said he is excited to work with McDonald.

“We have full confidence in and commitment to Dr. McDonald’s success,” Bowden said. “His previous work in other Student Affairs divisions and his current engagement in our programs will only help to amplify our student services and support not only for CARE students, but so many students beyond CARE.”

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The Florida State University Libraries is now home to the James and Betty Lou Joanos Collection, one of the most comprehensive personal records documenting the university’s evolution. 

Donated by Betty Lou in honor of her late husband, the Honorable James E. Joanos, the collection offers a window into FSU’s history. 

“The Joanos Collection is more than a set of memorabilia; it is a historical map of how Florida State evolved over seven decades,” said Carrie Cooper, dean of FSU Libraries. “By bringing these materials into our archives, we preserve our institutional history and the memory of a couple whose lives have touched generations of alumni at Florida State University.” 

Known across campus as “Mr. and Mrs. FSU,” James and Betty Lou Joanos defined their lives through their relationship with the university. Their story is one of a lifelong partnership rooted in Tallahassee, beginning with a first date during the Homecoming weekend as FSU students over 70 years ago.  

FSU Libraries figures prominently in their love story; it was in the original library in Dodd Hall — known today as the Werkmeister Reading Room — that James asked Betty Lou for that Homecoming date, which lasted the rest of their lives. 

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Florida State University graduate programs continue to shine in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s edition of Best Graduate Schools, highlighting the university’s excellence across multiple disciplines.  

In the disciplines included in this year’s publication, 16 FSU graduate programs and specialties ranked in the Top 25 among public universities, with six graduate programs placing No. 1 in Florida. 

University leaders said the rankings reflect strength across a range of academic fields. 

“These rankings show the strength of Florida State across the board,” said President Richard McCullough. “From healthcare to law to the arts and public policy, our programs are delivering real results for students and communities. That kind of depth comes from sustained investment in faculty, research and student success.” 

The results also point to the range of opportunities available to graduate students across FSU, leaders said. 

“These results speak to both the quality and range of our graduate education,” said Provost Jim Clark. “Students can pursue top programs in areas as different as engineering, education, nursing and the arts, and they’re gaining the skills and experience to move directly into impactful careers. Achieving a graduate degree opens up advanced leadership and high-paying positions across Florida, the nation and the globe.” 

Programs in law, education, business, nursing and engineering are ranked annually by U.S. News, using data on enrollment, job attainment, faculty and other quality indicators. Other programs are ranked based solely on opinions of each program’s quality as rated by academic experts at peer institutions.   

FSU graduate programs ranked best in Florida by U.S. News & World Report 

• FSU’s College of Law is tied for No. 1 in Florida. 

• The College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice is ranked No. 1 in Florida. 

• The College of Medicine’s primary care program holds the highest designation among public medical schools in Florida. 

• The College of Communication and Information’s speech-language pathology program is the best in Florida. 

• The clinical psychology graduate program in the College of Arts and Sciences is tied for No. 1 in Florida. 

• The College of Fine Arts’ graduate programs in visual arts are recognized as the best in Florida.

College of Law 

The College of Law climbed four spots to No. 34 overall and is No. 14 among public universities and No. 1 in Florida, tied with University of Florida. FSU also ranks in the Top 25 among public universities in five law specialties: environmental law (No. 13); contracts/commercial law (No. 16); tax law (No. 20); constitutional law (No. 18); and international law (No. 23).  

Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences 

The Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences graduate program in education ranks No. 8 among public universities and No. 16 overall. FSU programs ranked among the Top 20 public universities in specialties ranked by the publication: special education (No. 11) and secondary teacher education (No. 13). 

College of Nursing 

The College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice climbed seven spots to No. 21 overall and No. 12 among public colleges. The DNP program ranks No. 1 among public and private institutions in Florida.  

College of Medicine 

The College of Medicine’s primary care program once again earned the highest designation in Florida among public medical schools. FSU earned a Tier 2 ranking in the publication’s four-tier ranking system for medical schools.  

Herbert Wertheim College of Business 

The Herbert Wertheim College of Business’ MBA specialty in real estate secured the No. 8 ranking among public universities nationwide, No. 14 overall. 

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering 

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering maintained its No. 56 ranking among public engineering graduate programs with doctoral degrees. The college’s graduate engineering specialty program rankings in mechanical engineering soared 16 places to No. 50 among public universities. The college’s biomedical, civil, and materials engineering programs also moved up.   

College of Communication and Information 

This year, U.S. News ranked the discipline of speech-language pathology, based solely on opinions of each program’s quality as rated by academic experts at peer institutions. The speech-language pathology graduate program in the School of Communication Science and Disorders, housed within the College of Communication and Information, ranked No. 13 among publics and No. 17 overall. The program is also the best in Florida.  

College of Social Sciences and Public Policy 

Graduate programs within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy also received recognition, based solely on opinions of each program’s quality as rated by academic experts at peer institutions. The college’s specialty in leadership ranked No. 16 overall and No. 10 among public universities, while the specialty in local government management ranked No. 21 overall and No. 18 among public universities.  

College of Arts and Sciences 

Clinical psychology and statistics, both housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, earned Top 25 rankings among public universities, based solely on opinions of each program’s quality as rated by academic experts at peer institutions. 

The graduate program in clinical psychology, in the Department of Psychology, ranked No. 21 among public universities and No. 32 overall. The program, a five- to seven-year doctoral program accredited by the American Psychological Association and based on a clinical science model, is tied with the University of Florida for No. 1 in Florida. 

The college’s graduate programs in statistics, in the Department of Statistics, ranked No. 24 among publics. FSU offers master’s and doctoral degrees in biostatistics and statistics and a master’s degree in statistics with a major in statistical data science. 

College of Fine Arts  

The Department of Art’s MFA Studio Art program, housing in the College of Fine Arts, placed No. 33 among public universities and No. 1 in Florida based solely on opinions of each program’s quality as rated by academic experts at peer institutions. This three-year residential program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design.  

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The Florida Book Awards, coordinated by Florida State University Libraries, have announced the 2025 award winners, recognizing outstanding literature by Florida authors and books that celebrate the state’s culture, history and creativity.

This year’s competition received more than 160 submissions across 11 categories. A panel of jurors honored 29 books with awards and selected two additional titles for honorable mention.

“As we approach the 20th anniversary of the Florida Book Awards, we are once again honored to recognize this year’s winning authors and titles,” said Keith Simmons, executive director of the Florida Book Awards. “Florida is a place I’m extremely proud to call home, and celebrating the creativity of Floridians never stops being special. I hope that anyone who has the chance will take the time to read these remarkable books.”

Among this year’s award recipients are “Once Upon A You” by Ryan G. Van Cleave, winner of the Gwen P. Reichert Gold Medal for Young Children’s Literature; “Art: An Interactive Guide” by Mifflin Lowe, winner of the Jean E. Lowrie Gold Medal for Older Children’s Literature; and “Just Freedom: Inside Florida’s Decades‑Long Voting Rights Battle” by Daniel Rivero, winner of the Phillip and Dana Zimmerman Gold Medal for Florida Nonfiction.

“Florida is a place I’m extremely proud to call home, and celebrating the creativity of Floridians never stops being special. I hope that anyone who has the chance will take the time to read these remarkable books.”

— Keith Simmons, executive director of the Florida Book Awards

In addition, River Selby, a Tallahassee‑based writer and graduate student, received the Gerald Ensley Developing Writer Award. Established in 2019, the award recognizes an emerging writer who demonstrates exceptional promise and the potential for continued literary achievement. Selby’s first book, “Hotshot: A Life on Fire,” is a memoir chronicling their experiences as a wildland firefighter.

The Ensley Award includes a $1,000 prize and a copy of Gerald Ensley’s books “We Found Paradise: Gerald Ensley on the History and Eccentricities of His Beloved Tallahassee” and “Write the Way You Would Talk,” a guide to interviewing and writing.

“Florida’s literary influence long predates the Florida Book Awards,” said Carrie Cooper, dean of University Libraries at FSU. “From trailblazers like Zora Neale Hurston to the contemporary writers shaping our future, Florida’s stories have always been vivid, essential and deeply rooted in our state’s culture. FSU Libraries is proud to celebrate and recognize these authors.”

Award recipients will be recognized at the Abitz Family Dinner on April 23 at Cascades Park in Tallahassee. The event will kick off a year‑long lead‑up to the program’s 20th anniversary, culminating with the celebration of the 2026 award winners at the 2027 Florida Book Awards Dinner.

The Abitz Family Dinner is open to the public, and attendees may reserve seats online.

Award‑winning titles are available through the Florida Book Awards’ partner, Midtown Reader. Several winning authors will also participate in book signings, conversations and presentations during the 2026 Word of South Festival.

For the full list of 2025 Florida Book Awards winners, visit floridabookawards.org. 

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Florida State University’s Faculty Senate recognized distinguished alumni, leaders and the university’s police department during the annual Torch Awards ceremony held March 31 at the Heritage Museum. 

The awards honor individuals and groups who have made sustained contributions to the university’s academic mission and community. Established in 1996, the Torch Awards reflect the three values represented on the university seal: Vires (strength), Artes (aesthetics) and Mores (character and tradition). 

This year’s honorees included former Board of Trustees Chair Ed Burr, alumna and education leader Liz Cohen and longtime broadcaster and Florida State alumnus Lee Corso. The Faculty Senate also presented a special commendation to the Florida State University Police Department. 

“This is a special evening because of who we are here to honor,” Provost Jim Clark said in opening remarks. “Each of our honorees has contributed to the academic excellence and well-being of FSU in significant and lasting ways. They believe in our mission and care about our faculty, staff, students and community.” 

Burr received the Vires Torch Award for his decades of leadership and service to Florida State. A business leader and founder of GreenPointe Holdings, Burr has remained engaged with the university through roles on the Board of Trustees, the FSU Foundation Board and other key advisory groups. His philanthropic work includes founding the Monique Burr Foundation for Children, which focuses on preventing child abuse and protecting vulnerable youth. 

Cohen was honored with the Artes Torch Award for her lifelong commitment to education and service. A former school principal and national education consultant, she has supported school systems across the country and contributed to initiatives backed by organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Cohen has also remained active at Florida State through volunteer leadership, alumni engagement and the creation of multiple endowed scholarships. 

Corso received the Mores Torch Award for his enduring impact as a Florida State alumnus and ambassador. A former Seminole football player and longtime ESPN analyst, Corso spent nearly four decades in broadcasting, promoting college athletics and higher education nationwide. Though unable to attend, he was recognized for a lifetime of service reflecting strong character and commitment to tradition. 

The ceremony also included a special recognition of the Florida State University Police Department for its response during the April 17 campus tragedy. Faculty Senate leaders praised the department’s professionalism, courage and dedication to protecting the university community. 

“Their actions that day, and every day, reflect the very best of public service,” said Jayne Standley, co-chair of the Torch Awards committee. 

The Torch Awards are presented annually by the Faculty Senate on behalf of Florida State faculty. 

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Five outstanding Florida State University faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world’s largest organizations dedicated to the promotion of science, engineering and innovation.

This year’s class includes FSU professors Stephen Hill, Michael Roper, Theo Siegrist, Nora Underwood and Dragana Popović.

“We are incredibly proud to see our faculty recognized as AAAS Fellows,” said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. “This distinction speaks to their commitment to discovery and to the meaningful impact of their work across the scientific community. Their accomplishments strengthen Florida State University and inspire our students, peers and partners.”

Election as an AAAS fellow is a lifetime honor and a tradition dating back to 1874. Past distinguished honorees from across the nation include Ellen Ochoa, Steven Chu, Grace Hopper, Alan Alda, Mae Jemison and Ayanna Howard.

For more on this year’s FSU Honorees:

Stephen Hill
Department of Physics/National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Hill is a professor of physics and chief scientist for quantum information science at the National MagLab. His research primarily explores the properties of molecular nanomagnets, focusing on quantum information processing and the behavior of single-molecule magnets. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and was recently selected to serve on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on Identifying Opportunities at the Interface of Chemistry and Quantum Information Science.

Michael Roper
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Roper is a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Florida State. His work sits at the intersection of chemistry and biology, specifically focusing on microfluidics and bioanalysis. His team develops “lab-on-a-chip” technologies to study cell clusters in the pancreas known as islets of Langerhans. By measuring how these cell clusters secrete hormones like insulin in real-time, his research provides critical insights into the underlying mechanisms of diabetes. Roper has received multiple awards for his research and teaching including the American Chemical Society Young Investigator Award in Separation Science, Developing Scholar Award from FSU, and the Mid-Career Award from the American Electrophoresis Society.

Theo Siegrist
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering/National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Siegrist, a professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, is a leading expert in materials science and crystallography. His research focuses on the structure-property relationships of complex materials, including organic semiconductors and superconductors. By understanding how atoms are arranged within a crystal, his work helps pave the way for the next generation of electronic devices and energy-efficient materials. Siegrist is a fellow of the American Physical Society. Prior to working at FSU, Siegrist served as a researcher at the famed Bell Laboratories.

Nora Underwood
Department of Biological Science

Underwood is a population biologist who investigates the ecology and evolution of plant-insect interactions and the relationship between climate and the timing of biological events. Her research examines topics such as how plant diversity influences insect damage on plants, and how temperature has influenced the timing of spring growth over decades and centuries. Her work helps us understand biodiversity, how ecosystems change, and the natural management of agricultural pests and pollinators. Underwood received the 2021-22 Distinguished Teacher Award from FSU and was named a U.S. Fulbright Scholar for the 2024-2025 year.

Dragana Popović
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory/Department of Physics

Popović is a condensed matter physicist known for her experimental studies on electronic transport and magnetic properties in disordered systems. She focuses on phenomena such as the metal-insulator transition, high-temperature superconductivity, and charge dynamics. Her research often involves cooling materials to temperatures near absolute zero to observe how electrons behave under extreme conditions.  She was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2012 and a Distinguished University Scholar in 2013. She is being honored for outstanding experimental contributions to the physics of strongly correlated electron systems, and especially for seminal work on out-of-equilibrium behavior of two-dimensional electronic systems near quantum phase transitions.

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The Florida Board of Governors approved a three-year contract extension for Florida State University President Richard McCullough Thursday, expressing support and confidence in his leadership. 

In February, FSU’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend McCullough’s contract. With the BOG’s approval, McCullough’s contractual term as president will be extended from its current end date of August 31, 2026, to August 31, 2029.  

“I can’t tell you how proud I am to have (McCullough) as our president and how proud our board is to have him as our president,” FSU Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins told the Board of Governors. “He brings excellence and humility every day to Florida State University.” 

McCullough, FSU’s 16th president, has served in the role since August 2021.  

“It’s been the honor of a lifetime, and I’m humbled to be the leader of Florida State University,” McCullough said. “We have a lot of momentum. We’re doing things at a very high level, and we won’t rest until we improve every single day.” 

Under McCullough’s leadership, Florida State achieved its highest-ever national ranking, rising to No. 51 among all universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. FSU also ranks No. 21 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report, No. 11 in Niche’s 2026 America’s Top Public Universities, and No. 2 for student experience by The Princeton Review. 

FSU has also set records in student retention and graduation rates, increased research expenditures, and launched transformative initiatives such as FSU Health and major efforts in aerospace, quantum science, and entrepreneurship. 

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Florida State University hosted the Honors in the Major (HITM) Faculty Appreciation Reception on March 5 at the Beth Moor Lounge to celebrate the faculty mentoring HITM student researchers. 

“This celebration was a time to gather a number of inspiring faculty members together and acknowledge them as instructors and researchers who embody the best of FSU by sharing their unique insight and perspectives with our students,” said Michael David Franklin, associate director of Honors in the Major. “Faculty mentorship is integral to the Honors in the Major experience, and we’re so grateful to the dedicated professors who help our students shape their work.” 

Approximately 50 professors attended the event, which included research mentors across disciplines, from linguistics and history to chemistry and environmental science. 

“Our faculty care so deeply about their students and their academic development,” said DeOnte Brown, dean of Undergraduate Studies. “The Honors in the Major program shows how FSU professors nurture students’ intellectual growth, connect them to opportunities, and equip them with the research tools they need to explore the subjects that spark their curiosity.” 

Part of the broader FSU Honors Program, the HITM program helps students in their junior and senior years to engage in graduate-level research by completing an original thesis or creative research project produced under the direction of a faculty mentor. Currently, 220 students are active in HITM. 

HITM faculty mentors guide undergraduate students in the program to develop their topic, produce their project and complete their final thesis. Although HITM students do not have to be enrolled in the University Honors Program, they will still be conferred with a “with honors” designation upon graduation. 

This year’s HITM students are exploring a wide range of topics of their choosing, including analysis of resolutions from the historic influence of the game Dungeons & Dragons to the work of French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir to the venom variations in the Florida bark scorpion. 

Linguistics professor Antje Muntendam said one of her students developed an interest in European linguistics during her participation in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) and then continued to explore her interest with an HITM project studying the Italian linguistic influences in Uruguayan Spanish.  

“Watching that transition between projects and it being fulfilling for her was nice to see,” Muntendam said. “I watched her excitement grow, and now she is applying for her master’s degree.”  

More information about HITM can be found at the University Honors Program’s website at honors.fsu.edu/honors-major. 

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