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New stained-glass window in FSU’s historic Heritage Museum dedicated to Jim and Jan Moran

Published: | 9:58 am | Posted in: University News

The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship has become the latest entity featured among Florida State University’s stunning display of stained-glass windows in the Heritage Museum at Dodd Hall. The window was dedicated during an April 13 reception. The dedication adds to an array of windows that highlight events and entities important and meaningful to the […]

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Baldwin hired as FSU’s new Chief Audit Executive

Published: | 12:11 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University on Monday announced Undra Baldwin as its new chief audit executive following an extensive national search. He will start May 9. Baldwin, an expert on internal controls, audit methodology, risk assessment, fraud, information technology general controls and data analytics, comes to FSU from Kennesaw State University in Georgia, where he has served as Chief […]

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Study finds local voluntary programs are effective in promoting green energy

Published: | 11:37 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, University News

Programs encouraging voluntary solar energy use at the local level are effective in spurring the adoption of solar power, a Florida State University researcher has found.  Tian Tang, an assistant professor in the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, studied the effectiveness of voluntary environmental programs (VEPs) that encourage local governments to promote solar-friendly […]

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FSU Environmental Science and Policy student named Truman Scholar

Published: | 12:55 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Abril Hunter, a decorated Florida State University Environmental Science and Policy student, has been named a 2022 Truman Scholar, among the most coveted undergraduate awards in the country. The merit-based Truman Scholarship awards up to $30,000 to undergraduate students who desire financial support to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government, […]

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Two FSU students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships 

Published: | 2:53 pm | Posted in: University News

Two Florida State University students have earned the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a renowned national award that annually recognizes outstanding science, mathematics and engineering sophomores and juniors for their research experiences and potential.  Dhenu Patel, a junior exercise physiology major from Tallahassee, and Sophie Allen, a sophomore from Wauchula, Florida, who is majoring in psychology and […]

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Sally McRorie honored with Garnet and Gold Key’s Ross Oglesby Award 

Published: | 1:13 pm | Posted in: University News

Sally McRorie, a longtime Florida State University faculty member and administrator who recently served as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, has received the 2022 Ross Oglesby Award from Garnet and Gold Key, the university’s oldest and most prestigious leadership honor society. McRorie received her award on April 8 during the FSU Alumni […]

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FSU Center for Global Engagement to host interdisciplinary discussion on War in Ukraine

Published: | 11:08 am | Posted in: University News

Florida State University’s Center for Global Engagement will host a teach-in featuring an interdisciplinary panel to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Tuesday, April 12.  Panelists will represent disciplines from across FSU including history, international affairs, communications and modern languages and linguistics. Together, the group will attempt to offer context and perspective to several different aspects […]

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FSU and Suntex Marinas partner to train hospitality students

Published: | 10:22 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy, University News

Florida State University students can soon learn the ins and outs of marina operations through a new partnership between the Dedman College of Hospitality and Suntex Marinas.  The class, Suntex Intro to Maritime Hospitality, is set to start next spring and will be offered as an elective open to any FSU student. The course will include […]

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FSU Student Veterans Center Director Billy Francis inducted into Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame

Published: | 3:05 pm | Posted in: University News

William “Billy” Francis, director of the Florida State University Student Veterans Center, was inducted into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame March 29. Francis’ induction was by unanimous vote of the Florida Cabinet, which also inducted 14 other veterans into the hall of fame. A 1986 graduate of FSU, Francis served 26 years in the […]

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FSU continues to shine in latest U.S. News Graduate School rankings

Published: | 10:05 am | Posted in: University News

Florida State University’s graduate and professional programs continue to rank among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 edition of “Best Graduate Schools.” Twenty graduate programs and specialties at FSU are ranked in the top 25 among public universities, according to the publication’s annual rankings released March 29. Programs […]

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