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Greg Boebinger, director of the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, has been named a member of the National Academy of Sciences, an esteemed designation that recognizes his distinguished career in physics. Boebinger joins eight current and retired Florida State University faculty as members of a national academy.

Florida State University President John Thrasher urged new graduates to use the knowledge they have gained at FSU to make the world a better place in his commencement address delivered at six in-person ceremonies Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

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, […]

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …