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Four FSU online graduate programs place in Top 20 of latest U.S. News rankings

Published: January 26, 2021 | 9:03 am | Posted in: News, University News

Four of FSU's online graduate programs are ranked among the Top 20 in the nation, including two in the Top 8.

Florida State University’s online graduate programs continue to earn recognition as some of the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Online Programs. Four of the university’s online graduate programs are ranked among the Top 20 in the nation, including two in the Top 8. “These rankings are a […]

Registration for OLLI at FSU spring classes begins Jan. 28

Published: January 25, 2021 | 3:49 pm | Posted in: News, University News

Membership enrollment and class and activity registration for the spring semester of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida State University begins Jan. 28. The new term features dozens of Zoom-based courses and activities tailored to those over 50 who love to learn in a stress-free environment where there are no tests, no homework […]

FSU administers first round of vaccines to 65-plus population

Published: January 13, 2021 | 3:43 pm | Posted in: University News

Latricia Simmons, RN, assistant director of Clinical Operations at University Health Services draws up a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University began administering the first round of COVID-19 vaccines to faculty, staff and students age 65 and older Wednesday in its continued efforts to mitigate the virus. Through a partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Leon County, FSU is now offering the vaccination to the university’s 65 and older population. The […]

FSU announces two newly created positions to focus on student equity, engagement

Published: January 11, 2021 | 1:50 pm | Posted in: News, University News

Dr. Felicia Williams (left) and Dr. Sierra Turner (right).

Florida State University’s Division of Student Affairs announced the hiring of two new staff members for newly created positions focusing on student equity and inclusion and student engagement. Sierra Turner started as director of Student Equity and Inclusion Jan. 6, while Felicia Williams will begin her duties as director of Student Engagement Jan. 19. Turner comes to FSU from the University of Montevallo where she […]

A Message from President John Thrasher: Condemning Violence in Nation’s Capital

Published: January 7, 2021 | 3:43 pm | Posted in: University News

This message to all students, faculty and staff has been approved by John Thrasher, President of Florida State University. Dear FSU Family, Like everyone, I was shocked and deeply disturbed to watch yesterday’s events unfold in our nation’s capital. I strongly condemn this abhorrent display of violence and lawlessness, and as an institution of higher […]

GAP competition supports researchers moving from laboratory to marketplace

Published: January 5, 2021 | 2:13 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology, University News

A method to improve testing for E. coli in beef and a system for evaluating a product used to reinforce pavement earned funding through a Florida State University program that supports researchers who are bringing their academic work to the marketplace. FSU’s Office of the Vice President for Research awarded faculty members a pot of […]

Year in Review: FSU’s strength shines throughout challenges of 2020

Published: December 17, 2020 | 8:56 am | Posted in: University News

Florida State University rises above the challenges of 2020 to achieve new heights. (FSU Photography Services)

• Best Photos of 2020 Florida State University showcased its strength and resilience during a global pandemic in 2020 while continuing to achieve new heights in student success and research initiatives. FSU ranked among the nation’s Top 20 universities for the second consecutive year, posted a record freshman retention rate, brought in an all-time high of $250 million in research funding and enrolled a record […]

FSU Facilities receives state award for recycling efforts

Published: December 16, 2020 | 10:30 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Willie Wiggins, the assistant director for Waste Management, has been a key player in the success of FSU's recycling program, which was recently honored with a Recycling Champion Award. (FSU Photography Services/Bruce Palmer)

Florida State University was recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Florida Recycling Partnership as a 2020 Recycling Award winner. Specifically, Florida State was honored with the Recycling Champion Award. All of the 2020 Recycling Award Winners presented their programs during a webinar Thursday, Dec. 10. “Many universities and businesses talk […]

FSU provost selected to lead pair of academic boards

Published: December 15, 2020 | 10:56 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News, University News

Florida State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Sally McRorie has been selected to leadership positions of two academic boards. McRorie is serving as president of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and as chair of the Faculty Advisory Board for the University Press of Florida. “It’s an […]

Profiles in leadership: Vice President for Research Gary K. Ostrander returns to the faculty

Published: December 15, 2020 | 10:15 am | Posted in: University News

A Christmas gift can have a lasting impact. For Gary K. Ostrander, it was a GI Joe scuba diver he received when he was about 8. “I became enamored with scuba diving and going under water, and then I saw Jacques Cousteau and I said ‘OK, you have diving, and you have science,’” said Ostrander, […]

Florida State University receives most 2020 Florida TaxWatch Awards of any state university

Published: December 14, 2020 | 2:52 pm | Posted in: News, University News

For the fifth consecutive year, Florida State University employees claimed a total of 14 Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards, the most by any institution in the State University System. The Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards recognize and reward state employees and workgroups who find ways to improve services, increase efficiencies and save Florida taxpayers millions of dollars […]

Collaborative Collision: FSU researchers investigate intersection of society and technology

Published: December 14, 2020 | 12:00 pm | Posted in: University News

The FSU Office of Research Development recently hosted its 13th Collaborative Collision event, a virtual networking event to connect faculty members from a variety of disciplines who share common research interests.

More than three dozen Florida State University researchers convened online for the university’s 13th Collaborative Collision, a networking event that connects faculty members from a variety of disciplines who share common research interests. The FSU Office of Research Development (ORD) hosted the event, which promoted possible research collaborations focused on the intersection of society and […]

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