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The Big Story: April 19, 2021

Published: April 19, 2021 | 1:31 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

President John Thrasher congratulates graduate Vance Carlton Wiggins II, Mrs. Eva Killings' grandson, during the 2 p.m. spring commencement ceremony Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University celebrated its spring graduates during its first in-person commencement ceremonies in more than a year this past weekend at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. President John Thrasher presided over the ceremonies, in addition to serving at the commencement speaker. Read more …

The Big Story: April 12, 2021

Published: April 12, 2021 | 2:00 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

Trystan Loustau, Jessica Moser and Kylee Hillman are three of the 410 winners selected from a pool of about 5,000 applicants.

A school-record three Florida State University students have received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious national award that annually recognizes the brightest mathematics, science and engineering college sophomores and juniors. Trystan Loustau, Jessica Moser and Kylee Hillman will receive up to $7,500 during their junior and senior years from theBarry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to be put toward tuition, fees, […]

The Big Story: April 5, 2021

Published: April 5, 2021 | 12:43 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

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 2022 edition of “Best Graduate Schools.” More than 30 graduate programs at FSU are ranked in the top 25 according to the publication’s annual rankings, released March 30. Read more …

The Big Story: March 29, 2021

Published: March 29, 2021 | 12:55 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

Cadet Lexington McLellan, cadet battalion commander for FSU’s Army ROTC Seminole Battalion is a senior majoring in psychology.

Cadet Lexington McLellan, cadet battalion commander for FSU’s Army ROTC Seminole Battalion and a senior in the Department of Psychology, earned the 2021 U.S. Army Cadet Command George C. Marshall Award. Read more …

The Big Story: March 22, 2021

Published: March 22, 2021 | 12:12 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

Erika Johnston, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biological Science and a co-author of the paper, at a coral reef in Moorea. (Florida State University/Christopher Peters)

Florida State University researchers have found that certain coral species vary in their response to ocean warming, a finding that has implications for the long-term health of coral reefs.

The Big Story: March 15, 2021

Published: March 15, 2021 | 1:01 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit early last year, Florida State University researchers found themselves evaluating their projects and wondering how they could contribute their skills and knowledge to this global problem. Read more …

The Big Story: March 8, 2021

Published: March 8, 2021 | 2:17 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

The Great Give, FSU’s annual giving day, will take place Wednesday, March 10. This year, organizers have set a goal of raising $1 million for academic projects, programs, scholarships and student activities at FSU. Read more …

The Big Story: March 1, 2021

Published: March 1, 2021 | 11:24 am | Posted in: The Big Story

Florida State University is increasing interdisciplinary research and teaching as part of the university's strategic plan.

One pillar of the university’s strategic plan, launched in 2017, is improving academic and research excellence. To help achieve that goal, FSU is increasing interdisciplinary research and teaching. Read more …

The Big Story: February 22, 2021

Published: February 22, 2021 | 1:06 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

Florida State University’s 74-percent graduation rate is a result of new initiatives and established programs strategically aimed at bolstering student success. The Graduation Planning and Strategies Office (GPS) is one of those programs making a difference in the lives of FSU students. Read more …

The Big Story: February 15, 2021

Published: February 16, 2021 | 11:09 am | Posted in: The Big Story

Since embarking on an ambitious five-year strategic plan in 2017, Florida State University has cracked the U.S. News & World Report Top 20 rankings, created the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, set a State University System of Florida record four-year graduation rate, brought in record research funding and increased enrollment of underrepresented or ethnic minority students. Read more …

The Big Story: February 8, 2021

Published: February 8, 2021 | 1:18 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

Florida State University now has the best four-year graduation rate of any public university in Florida at 74 percent. It also places in the top 10 nationally among public universities and is the highest four-year graduation rate in the State University System’s history. Read more …

The Big Story: February 1, 2021

Published: February 1, 2021 | 11:31 am | Posted in: The Big Story

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

Four of Florida State University’s online graduate programs are ranked among the Top 20 in the nation, including two in the Top 8, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Online Programs. Read more …

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