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FSU recognized as a top college for diversity in 2021

Published: November 4, 2021 | 9:46 am | Posted in: News, University News

Florida State University, along with its College of Medicine, earned a trio of honors from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, highlighting the university’s continuous efforts and innovation in advancing equity and diversity as a top priority. For the eighth consecutive year, FSU has received a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a sustainable impact on the campus […]

FSU President McCullough rings in International Education Month

Published: November 3, 2021 | 12:48 pm | Posted in: News, University News

Attendees at the International Education Month opening reception enjoyed a selection of foods from Argentina, China, Turkey and Greece among other nations. The event was held at the Global and Multicultural Engagement Building the November 2.

Florida State University President Richard McCullough led festivities Tuesday at the opening reception for International Education Month at the Global and Multicultural Engagement Building. From the international flags hanging from the ceiling inside the auditorium to the selection of foods from around the globe, it was an international affair as students, staff and faculty gathered to […]

FSU presents first on-campus screening of ‘The Bowden Dynasty’

Published: November 3, 2021 | 12:28 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

The first on-campus screening of "The Bowden Dynasty" will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Askew Student Life Cinema. (Division of Student Affairs)

The Florida State University Seminole Boosters, in conjunction with the Division of Student Affairs, present the first ever on-campus screening of “The Bowden Dynasty,” a feature-length documentary film that explores the life and times of legendary FSU football coach Bobby Bowden. The screening will coincide with Bowden’s birthday week and celebrates the Nov. 9 worldwide […]

FSU faculty satisfaction on the rise, according to new survey

Published: November 1, 2021 | 4:14 pm | Posted in: University News

Positive views of leadership at all levels, trust in all aspects of governance, and satisfaction with university appreciation and recognition of faculty are some of the areas where Florida State University shines, according to a recent survey of the university’s faculty. Last spring, Florida State’s faculty participated in the latest Collaborative on Academic Careers in […]

International Education Month: Programs and people fuel campus internationalization at FSU

Published: November 1, 2021 | 3:09 pm | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life, University News

International Education Month at Florida State University kicked off Monday, Nov. 1, and for the next four weeks the university will celebrate the international influences FSU enjoys and those it casts across the globe. As much as any year in recent memory, there’s a lot worth celebrating. Internationalization at FSU doesn’t happen on its own […]

Quicker calculations: FSU faculty change up classes to find best way to teach math

Published: November 1, 2021 | 8:21 am | Posted in: University News

1 + 1. 2 X 3. The simple math learned as children serves as the building blocks throughout many people’s academic careers. But for many at the collegiate level, math can be a stumbling block, especially for those wishing to pursue degrees in the hard sciences or engineering. At Florida State University, teaching faculty in […]

FSU distributes $17.7M in American Rescue Plan funding to more than 16,000 students

Published: October 29, 2021 | 10:17 am | Posted in: News, University News

More than 16,000 Florida State University students received $17.7 million in grants this fall through funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act. The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March 2021. The legislation authorized the U.S. Department of Education to provide funding for universities and colleges to award in the form of emergency financial aid grants […]

FSU to celebrate International Education Month in November

Published: October 28, 2021 | 11:02 am | Posted in: News, University News

November is International Education Month at Florida State University, a time when the university spotlights the successes and the importance of international programs and people at FSU and the university’s presence abroad. An award-winning national leader in campus internationalization, FSU honors its commitment to international education throughout the month of November with events that celebrate […]

FSU Foundation receives $100,000 grant from Truist to expand programming for first-generation students

Published: October 27, 2021 | 2:19 pm | Posted in: News, University News

The funds of this grant will support FSU’s new Living Learning Community for First-Generation students as well as expand Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) programming that builds community and equips students with tools to succeed.

The Florida State University Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation through its Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation, to expand programming and improve retention and graduation rates for first-generation students and those disadvantaged by economic circumstances. The grant will be used to aid first-generation students, students with […]

FSU National Black Alumni recognizes distinguished alumni, scholarship recipients

Published: October 26, 2021 | 1:27 pm | Posted in: University News

2021 FSU National Black Alumni honorees (from left): Inika Williams, Beza Alford, Nastassia Janvier, Aaliyah Fuller, former FSU President John Thrasher, Jean Accius. (Photo by Leroy Peck)

The Florida State University National Black Alumni celebrated its 2021 Annual Homecoming Reunion Weekend, culminating with its annual awards program Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Black Student Union. The program included the presentation of several awards of distinction and scholarship recognitions, representing the organization’s highest honors bestowed upon FSU Black alumni, faculty, administrators and students. […]

FSU Alumni Association recognizes distinguished graduates during annual Alumni Awards Gala

Published: October 25, 2021 | 1:17 pm | Posted in: News, University News

(From L to R) Scott Wiegand, Ed Burr, FSU First Lady Jai Vartikar, FSU President Richard McCullough, Dr. Marilyn J. Young, Dr. James “Jim” Lee, Julie Decker, Kenneth M. Austin

The Florida State University Alumni Association recognized five distinguished alumni during the annual Alumni Awards Gala held Friday, Oct. 22. The event honored Circle of Gold Inductees and the winner of the Bernard F. Sliger Award, the highest honor awarded by the association. “Friday night of Homecoming Week is always exciting when we get to […]

‘A beacon of light for student success’: FSU community remembers Karen Laughlin during memorial ceremony

Published: October 22, 2021 | 3:49 pm | Posted in: University News

From left: Anne Rowe, Bruce Janasiewicz, Joe O'Shea, Cara Axelrod, Brendan Gonzalez and Jim Lee gather around the stained-glass window was unveiled in honor of the late Karen Laughlin during a celebration of her legacy Oct. 21, 2021, at Florida State University’s Honors, Scholars and Fellows house. (FSU Photography Services)

Teacher, colleague, collaborator, innovator and friend — these were some of the words used by colleagues to describe the late Karen Laughlin during a celebration of her legacy Oct. 21 at Florida State University’s Honors, Scholars and Fellows house. Laughlin, an enthusiastic educator and literary scholar who transformed the student experience at FSU, passed away May 4, 2020. She served as dean of Undergraduate Studies for 17 years […]

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