University News

FSU Panama City graduates celebrate with hope and resilience

Published: May 6, 2019 | 9:40 am | Posted in: University News

Seven months ago, students at Florida State University Panama City had more than homework and exams on their minds as Hurricane Michael barreled down on the region. The Category 5 storm forever changed the Panhandle and the lives of its residents. Michael devastated the region, killing more than 40 people and producing 15 million cubic […]

Graduates celebrate achievements, mark historic firsts during FSU spring commencement

Published: May 4, 2019 | 2:48 pm | Posted in: University News

More than 6,500 students received degrees during Florida State's 2019 spring commencement. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University graduates celebrated important milestones and reflected on moments of triumph and tragedy during four spring commencement ceremonies over the weekend. More than 6,500 students graduated this spring with over 5,500 graduates participating in the ceremonies held Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. FSU President […]

McRorie leads Florida State to unprecedented success

Published: May 2, 2019 | 12:20 pm | Posted in: University News

Sally McRorie, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Florida State University

When Sally McRorie talks about how a college education can change someone’s life, it’s not empty rhetoric — it’s based on firsthand experience. Her experience as a first-generation college student inspires McRorie in almost every decision she makes as Florida State University’s provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “A college education changed my life […]

FSU Panama City donors endow scholarship in honor of President John Thrasher

Published: May 1, 2019 | 7:07 pm | Posted in: University News

Donors and alumni established the John E. Thrasher Endowed Scholarship at FSU Panama City during a campus event Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

More than 100 FSU Panama City alumni and friends met Wednesday to recognize FSU President John Thrasher for his dedication to the campus and the community, surprising him with a scholarship in his honor for local students. In all, 15 donors raised $25,000 to establish the John E. Thrasher Endowed Scholarship at FSU Panama City, […]

Percussion professor lauded with Florida State’s Distinguished Teacher Award

Published: May 1, 2019 | 9:21 am | Posted in: University News

John W. Parks IV, professor of percussion in the College of Music

John W. Parks IV received Florida State University’s 2019 Distinguished Teacher Award during the annual Faculty Awards Dinner April 30. The Distinguished Teacher Award, the university’s most prestigious honor for teaching, includes a $7,500 stipend funded by FSU. Parks joined the College of Music faculty as assistant professor of percussion in 2003 and was promoted […]

FSU’s Garnet and Gold Scholar Society honors more than 300 new inductees

Published: April 26, 2019 | 4:45 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

More than 300 FSU students were inducted into the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society Thursday, April 25. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University welcomed 314 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society during a special ceremony on Thursday, April 25. Since 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society has encouraged student involvement and recognized undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, […]

FSU’s spring commencement ceremonies set for May 3, 4

Published: April 25, 2019 | 1:15 pm | Posted in: University News

Thousands attended FSU's 2018 summer commencement ceremonies at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. The 2019 spring commencement ceremonies will take place May 3, 4. (FSU Photography Services)

Three highly successful graduates of Florida State University will be the featured speakers at FSU’s four spring commencement ceremonies. John Dailey, mayor of Tallahassee, will be the keynote speaker at 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. Later that evening, John W. Thiel, a business consultant […]

FSU student receives prestigious philosophy award

Published: April 24, 2019 | 12:00 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University doctoral student Marshall Thompson has won the Marc Sanders Prize in Philosophy of Religion for his essay on the value of virtues, such as courage, in heaven. Thompson’s essay, “And All Shall Be Changed: Virtue in the New Creation,” was selected from more than 50 entries. He will receive a $10,000 award […]

How case analysis helps FSU business students solve real-world problems, hone career skills

Published: April 23, 2019 | 9:38 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, University News

Timothy Kinney, associate lecturer in the College of Business.

The ability to extract data and analyze information critically, solve a current business problem or grow an existing business is crucial for business students. That’s why Florida State University works to ensure students develop the creative reasoning skills integral to their business success and career growth. Tim Kinney, an associate lecturer in the College of […]

FSU recognizes top graduate students for their achievements

Published: April 19, 2019 | 4:56 pm | Posted in: University News

More than 100 graduate students were recognized for their achievements in teaching, scholarship and service during Florida State University’s annual Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence Thursday, April 18. Mark Riley, dean of the Graduate School, presided over the program. “Your contributions are incredibly vital to all of the things we do at this university,” Riley […]

FSU employees complete fourth annual Advance Leadership Development Program

Published: April 18, 2019 | 8:53 am | Posted in: University News

Members of the 2018-2019 ALDP cohort at Florida State University.

Congratulations to the graduates of the 2018-2019 FSU Advance Leadership Development Program (ALDP). On April 3, 2019, 25 faculty and staff members completed a seven-month professional development certificate program in which they spent time learning from university leaders, engaging in interactive activities, and networking and discussing leadership topics unique to public higher education. The ALDP, […]

WFSU News takes home awards at 2019 Florida AP Broadcasters Gala

Published: April 17, 2019 | 3:45 pm | Posted in: University News

The WFSU Public Media news team was honored with five Florida AP Broadcasters awards, sweeping one category, claiming three first place wins and taking home honors in two other categories. WFSU’s own Gina Jordan was named president of the Florida Associated Press Broadcasters for the 2019-2020 year. It is Jordan’s second stint on the board, […]