University News

FSU among nation’s top-producing institutions of U.S. Fulbright scholars, students

Published: February 10, 2020 | 3:56 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University is one of the nation’s top research institutions for producing Fulbright U.S. Scholars and students, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, which publishes an annual list of top producers by type of institution. Notably, Florida State is one of only 20 in the country to be named a top producer for both […]

FSU Day at the Capitol set for Feb. 12

Published: February 5, 2020 | 10:07 am | Posted in: University News

The Seminole Sound and FSU Cheerleaders perform at FSU Day at the Capitol April 9, 2019. (FSU Photography Services)

The Florida Capitol will gleam garnet and gold as Florida State University celebrates its academic and athletic success during FSU Day at the Capitol. The event will showcase several of the university’s colleges and academic departments, which will have displays and information tables set up on the first three floors of the capitol from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]

National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association renames coach of the year award to honor Mike Martin

Published: February 4, 2020 | 3:51 pm | Posted in: University News

Mike Martin, the winningest coach in college baseball history, has had the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Division I baseball coach of the year award will be renamed in Martin’s honor.

Mike Martin was one of the greatest coaches in the history of collegiate baseball, and now he’ll be immortalized as such. After capping off his legendary 40-year career as the winningest coach in college baseball history, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced on Tuesday that the annual award honoring the top Division I baseball […]

Florida State receives 2020 Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement classification

Published: February 3, 2020 | 11:17 am | Posted in: University News

Florida State has almost doubled the number of students and hours of service reported in 2010.

Florida State University is being recognized for its efforts to actively engage with the local and world communities through teaching, research, service and partnerships. Florida State is one of 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement by the Carnegie Foundation […]

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 […]

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 […]

Moving Forward: FSU MLK Week concludes with inspiring talk by Karamo Brown

Published: January 23, 2020 | 3:11 pm | Posted in: University News

Karamo Brown (R) engaged in a conversation moderated by Assistant Professor Cameron Beatty (L) at the 32nd Annual MLK Commemoration Celebration. (Emily Chavarie)

Florida State University’s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall was filled to capacity when Karamo Brown enthusiastically jumped on stage for an evening of dialogue and discourse during the MLK Commemoration Celebration Tuesday, Jan. 21. The television host, reality TV personality, author and activist offered his guidance, experience and cultural expertise to close out the 32nd Annual […]

FSU launches Africa Network Colloquium Series with first speaker

Published: January 17, 2020 | 4:17 pm | Posted in: University News

Stephanie Simmons Zuilkowski, associate professor of education

Florida State University has launched a new colloquium series, organized by the FSU Africa Network, with a focus on faculty research and teaching in Africa. The FSU Africa Network brings together faculty from across the university to share ideas and identify ways FSU can strengthen its research, teaching and service by connecting with each other […]

Environmental and indigenous rights activist to speak at FSU

Published: January 16, 2020 | 3:20 pm | Posted in: University News

Marta Azevedo, Brazilian activist, anthropologist and demographer, will speak at FSU Jan. 22.

Florida State University will host Marta Azevedo — Brazilian activist, anthropologist and demographer — for a talk titled “Land Conflict & Fires in Amazônia,” on Jan. 22. Azevedo will provide details on the illegal economic activities that threaten indigenous territories and ecosystems in the Amazon. She also will focus on alliances between indigenous groups and […]

Lifelong learners set for another exciting semester of classes, activities with OLLI at FSU

Published: January 16, 2020 | 11:08 am | Posted in: University News

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida State University kicks off its spring semester in February, offering more learning and social opportunities than ever. All Tallahassee-area learners over age 50 are welcome to join. More than 50 classes are scheduled from Feb. 17 through April 13, that range in topics from climate change to […]

FSU philosophy professor wins coveted NEH Fellowship

Published: January 14, 2020 | 1:53 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, University News

Nathanael Stein, associate professor of philosophy

Florida State University Associate Professor of Philosophy Nathanael Stein has been selected as a recipient of a highly competitive grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The NEH Fellowship, worth $60,000, will allow Stein to take a yearlong sabbatical to complete work on his forthcoming book tentatively titled “Causation and Explanation in Aristotle.” Stein, […]

Four of FSU’s online graduate programs among nation’s Top 20

Published: January 14, 2020 | 9:07 am | Posted in: University News

Four of Florida State University’s online graduate programs are ranking in the nation’s Top 20, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Online Programs. “It is very exciting to see our online graduate programs recognized among the top 20 in the nation,” said Robert Fuselier, director of the Office of Distance Learning. “This honor […]