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		<title>The Big Story: April 6, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/80c33dcc41cf9a7d355768cb08c602b90f15ca8d.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Graphic of five headshots in a split screen" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/80c33dcc41cf9a7d355768cb08c602b90f15ca8d.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/80c33dcc41cf9a7d355768cb08c602b90f15ca8d-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/80c33dcc41cf9a7d355768cb08c602b90f15ca8d-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><p>Five outstanding FSU faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>The Big Story: March 30, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a43782bfe78f39d9b50770b3ae6265b5e0980b5e-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A man in a patterned patchwork jacket shakes hands with a university official in graduation regalia." style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a43782bfe78f39d9b50770b3ae6265b5e0980b5e-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a43782bfe78f39d9b50770b3ae6265b5e0980b5e-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a43782bfe78f39d9b50770b3ae6265b5e0980b5e-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a43782bfe78f39d9b50770b3ae6265b5e0980b5e-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a43782bfe78f39d9b50770b3ae6265b5e0980b5e.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>As FSU celebrates its 175th anniversary, the university&#8217;s relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida remains central to its identity and responsibilities. Read more [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>The Big Story: March 23, 2026</title>
		<link>https://news.fsu.edu/the-big-story/2026/03/23/the-big-story-march-23-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="People look at a piece of paper with shock and delight, standing in front of a microphone" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>At the FSU College of Medicine Class of 2026 Match Day, students, families and mentors gathered to celebrate a defining milestone [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="People look at a piece of paper with shock and delight, standing in front of a microphone" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a82cbd656e23e965515be9de8903ce4aef6b5b70.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>At the <strong data-ogsc="">FSU College of Medicine Class of 2026 Match Day</strong>, students, families and mentors gathered to celebrate a defining milestone as nearly half of the graduates discovered they will <strong data-ogsc="">remain in Florida for their residencies</strong>, the final stage of training required to achieve a license to practice medicine in their chosen specialty. <a id="x_menur42u1" title="Original URL: https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yOTcxNDYxMDUwNDI1MTQ5MzY3JmM9ZDV4MiZlPTAmYj0xNTI4Mzg1MTEwJmQ9ZDJ1OHgwcA==.Wf7vpb9CmvrcDEX9fBaJPY8NIEAypPjJhn7gHMU4rIQ. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mlsend.com%2Flink%2Fc%2FYT0yOTcxNDYxMDUwNDI1MTQ5MzY3JmM9ZDV4MiZlPTAmYj0xNTI4Mzg1MTEwJmQ9ZDJ1OHgwcA%3D%3D.Wf7vpb9CmvrcDEX9fBaJPY8NIEAypPjJhn7gHMU4rIQ&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clcl22d%40fsu.edu%7C485836f67bec4606735008de890ec399%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639098893684130944%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mnXozw5E5xOnAI8uBP3CsyZBX2qfQRwXe0ukK0bUCKg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-link-id="1528385110" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="rgb(120, 47, 64)"><strong data-ogsc="">Read more &#8230;</strong></a></p>
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		<title>The Big Story: March 16, 2026</title>
		<link>https://news.fsu.edu/the-big-story/2026/03/16/the-big-story-march-16-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Two men in business suits greet each other and shake hands inside a government meeting chamber, with other attendees standing in the background and a photographer capturing the moment in the foreground." style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>The Tallahassee City Commission voted Wednesday to approve the transfer of city-owned Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare assets from the City of Tallahassee [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Two men in business suits greet each other and shake hands inside a government meeting chamber, with other attendees standing in the background and a photographer capturing the moment in the foreground." style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fef8f33035cc3c471f9c01f7ae092ddb30fa03a1.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>The Tallahassee City Commission voted Wednesday to <strong>approve the transfer of city-owned Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare assets from the City of Tallahassee to Florida State University</strong>, a historic step that clears the way for the creation of an integrated academic health center in the state’s capital city. <a id="menur42u1" href="https://click.mailerlite.com/link/c/YT0yOTY2MzQzMjAxMTY3NzcxMjAzJmM9aTl1NSZiPTE1MjY1OTIzNDEmZD1pOG8xeDh5.8ahZQI6kZz9svPL129K5CHp8k7OhzrBmM9vSlauqj6s" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link-id="1526592341"><strong>Read more &#8230;</strong></a></p>
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		<title>The Big Story: March 9, 2026</title>
		<link>https://news.fsu.edu/the-big-story/2026/03/09/the-big-story-march-9-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Stage of horizons unlimited" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Three FSU leaders who were the first in their families to attend college — Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins, President Richard [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Stage of horizons unlimited" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ef8ff13351e15c80b89652df2d6fe8abda960ad6.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Three FSU leaders who were the first in their families to attend college — <strong data-ogsc="">Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins</strong>, <strong data-ogsc="">President Richard McCullough</strong> and <strong data-ogsc="">Head Football Coach Mike Norvell</strong> — shared their inspiring journeys of resilience and achievement, encouraging current first-generation students to pursue their dreams during <strong data-ogsc="">FSU’s third annual Horizons Unlimited Conference</strong>. <a id="x_menur42u1" title="Original URL: https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yOTYxMjc1NDIyMjExMzExMjQyJmM9bzhpMyZlPTAmYj0xNTI0NzU3NTc1JmQ9dDdkMm83Yg==.uxdEnm7EuCqwUpTZG8IhCn5SWhDJ4I47jnBG2nzEZrE. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mlsend.com%2Flink%2Fc%2FYT0yOTYxMjc1NDIyMjExMzExMjQyJmM9bzhpMyZlPTAmYj0xNTI0NzU3NTc1JmQ9dDdkMm83Yg%3D%3D.uxdEnm7EuCqwUpTZG8IhCn5SWhDJ4I47jnBG2nzEZrE&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clcl22d%40fsu.edu%7Ca0fdadc6eecc4ce26f8308de7e03aeac%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639086751455393190%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dZx0kYXt8b9mkVvVBvWidjJhtLa9zo0Trhtgf7N1q48%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-link-id="1524757575" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="rgb(120, 47, 64)"><strong data-ogsc="">Read more &#8230;</strong></a></p>
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		<title>The Big Story: March 2, 2026</title>
		<link>https://news.fsu.edu/the-big-story/2026/03/02/the-big-story-march-2-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:22:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="FSU&#039;S GREAT GIVE 15 graphic" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>For its 15th annual day of giving on Wednesday, March 4, Seminoles around the world will kick into high gear with FSU’s Great [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="FSU&#039;S GREAT GIVE 15 graphic" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f581e4f6b9402ada53c07e3c86636a383e177fb2.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>For its <strong>15th annual day of giving</strong> on Wednesday, March 4, Seminoles around the world will kick into high gear with <strong>FSU’s Great Give</strong> to <strong>support the university</strong> and <strong>ensure its future remains bright</strong>. <a id="menur42u1" href="https://click.mailerlite.com/link/c/YT0yOTU2MjE4NTYwNzg0ODkzMzE2JmM9ZzVyOSZiPTE1MjI5MDEzMjYmZD1hOXMwYjRw.kesOWoCMyXgBdbnUIs7AKuu-EF1flgqA1aUaY1IjvqA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link-id="1522901326"><strong>Read more &#8230;</strong></a></p>
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		<title>The Big Story: February 23, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="students on their computers look up at a man speaking" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>In a 24-hour design sprint hosted by the Innovation Hub, FSU students collaborated with the FSU Career Center and Amazon Web Services to build AI-powered tools to [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="students on their computers look up at a man speaking" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7116581f17fbc67ac1943d648d800c3dce1407a4.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>In a <strong data-ogsc="">24-hour design sprint</strong> hosted by the <strong data-ogsc="">Innovation Hub</strong>, FSU students collaborated with the <strong data-ogsc="">FSU Career Center</strong> and <strong data-ogsc="">Amazon Web Services</strong> to build AI-powered tools to simplify the internship and job-search process. <a id="x_menur42u1" title="Original URL: https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yOTUxMjM2MTQ0MTEwNTAzNTgxJmM9ZjdkMSZlPTAmYj0xNTIxMDY0NzcxJmQ9ZjZvN2ExZw==.eFXyQreP0I-PMRPySwFmIxDkT0Zk3HfEthgIPCSC5uI. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mlsend.com%2Flink%2Fc%2FYT0yOTUxMjM2MTQ0MTEwNTAzNTgxJmM9ZjdkMSZlPTAmYj0xNTIxMDY0NzcxJmQ9ZjZvN2ExZw%3D%3D.eFXyQreP0I-PMRPySwFmIxDkT0Zk3HfEthgIPCSC5uI&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clcl22d%40fsu.edu%7C1e91b78a27c7445a704108de73213972%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639074783711636060%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nQ6GRl0or677t12SIDFJU9T9e010e8dnP01V3UQKqno%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-link-id="1521064771" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="rgb(120, 47, 64)"><strong data-ogsc="">Read more &#8230;</strong></a></p>
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		<title>The Big Story: February 16, 2026</title>
		<link>https://news.fsu.edu/the-big-story/2026/02/16/the-big-story-february-16-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[The Big Story]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-1024x683.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Students walk through campus" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-512x341.jpeg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-900x600.jpeg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a.jpeg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>FSU has retained first-year students from their fall to spring semester at a record 99.2% rate, one of the highest in the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-1024x683.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Students walk through campus" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-512x341.jpeg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a-900x600.jpeg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2491f1c4e9138c89a707eb6d768b2091ba46219a.jpeg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>FSU has retained first-year students from their fall to spring semester at a <strong data-ogsc="">record 99.2% rate</strong>, one of the <strong data-ogsc="">highest in the country</strong>, and a testament to the school’s <strong data-ogsc="">commitment to undergraduate student success</strong>. <strong data-ogsc=""><a title="Original URL: https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yOTQ2MTUzNzU0NzU3NDMyOTM3JmM9djZpOSZlPTAmYj0xNTE5MzIxNzk5JmQ9YTdjNnozdQ==.UEEOslaS5ZDdEeHgGE6lRmxDOw_MLpRt_5AJOqT_0UA. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mlsend.com%2Flink%2Fc%2FYT0yOTQ2MTUzNzU0NzU3NDMyOTM3JmM9djZpOSZlPTAmYj0xNTE5MzIxNzk5JmQ9YTdjNnozdQ%3D%3D.UEEOslaS5ZDdEeHgGE6lRmxDOw_MLpRt_5AJOqT_0UA&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clcl22d%40fsu.edu%7Cdde14a11ce8249731dd208de6d9e948a%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639068725032063030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ix4dfDffz%2B4RgBCQB8R1BaSDyUAQtgo0ZrhiUPuVQs8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-link-id="1519321799" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="rgb(120, 47, 64)">Read more &#8230;</a></strong></p>
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		<title>The Big Story: February 9, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="FCA graphic" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>FSU’s Office of Research is hosting the 2026 Festival of the Creative Arts throughout February and early March to showcase the multidisciplinary innovation and [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="FCA graphic" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d8892dcb6b75305514461a04b7b7827347f9e75d.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>FSU’s <strong data-ogsc="">Office of Research</strong> is hosting the <strong data-ogsc="">2026 Festival of the Creative Arts</strong> throughout February and early March to showcase the multidisciplinary innovation and creative talents of faculty and students across campus. <a id="x_menur42u1" title="Original URL: https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yOTQxMDMwMzg5NDM2NjQ2ODI1JmM9eDBkMyZlPTAmYj0xNTE3NDc1NTkxJmQ9dDdkNG05bA==.2OCsCQBqn33ZMGIFnZOXYJGNzJSt_thZriVjNE4pIUU. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mlsend.com%2Flink%2Fc%2FYT0yOTQxMDMwMzg5NDM2NjQ2ODI1JmM9eDBkMyZlPTAmYj0xNTE3NDc1NTkxJmQ9dDdkNG05bA%3D%3D.2OCsCQBqn33ZMGIFnZOXYJGNzJSt_thZriVjNE4pIUU&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clcl22d%40fsu.edu%7Cf6f1fb05692e4e52c60c08de68108e98%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639062617486000467%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ywErjy0LnqPQQmElht7QeW6nvj2wA1ydkfRpRQWtlgQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-link-id="1517475591" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="rgb(120, 47, 64)"><strong data-ogsc="">Read more &#8230;</strong></a></p>
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		<title>The Big Story: February 2, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-1024x683.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Students with medals on pose for a picture" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-512x341.jpeg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-900x600.jpeg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f.jpeg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>FSU’s Honors Program was ranked No. 1 in Florida by the college ranking publication College Transitions, a resource for high school students and college counselors [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-1024x683.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Students with medals on pose for a picture" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-512x341.jpeg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f-900x600.jpeg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4dc3e100fe440125eb9a789eeb1a336992fd412f.jpeg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p><strong data-ogsc="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">FSU’s Honors Program</strong> was ranked <strong data-ogsc="">No. 1 in Florida</strong> by the college ranking publication <strong data-ogsc="">College Transitions</strong>, a resource for high school students and college counselors and the primary source for honors college rankings. <strong data-ogsc=""><a title="Original URL: https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yOTM1OTIzNzk1MTY2MjM0MTM5JmM9cDJ6NyZlPTAmYj0xNTE1NjI5NjQ0JmQ9ZDZsNGEzbg==.jBHopFnFp5McB7uj7zCXvZiAN10kRcygKAGb8Qc-2X0. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mlsend.com%2Flink%2Fc%2FYT0yOTM1OTIzNzk1MTY2MjM0MTM5JmM9cDJ6NyZlPTAmYj0xNTE1NjI5NjQ0JmQ9ZDZsNGEzbg%3D%3D.jBHopFnFp5McB7uj7zCXvZiAN10kRcygKAGb8Qc-2X0&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clcl22d%40fsu.edu%7C1ee22557c1bc496d895408de628731d7%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639056529958435758%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sPfeRgj2kQWODVL18aOJU0gW1l0n%2BfRLm6FpJGhZImg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-link-id="1515629644" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="rgb(120, 47, 64)">Read more &#8230;</a></strong></p>
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		<title>The Big Story: January 26, 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Upward view of the Tallahassee capitol" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Garnet and gold filled the Florida Capitol Jan. 21 as the Florida State University community gathered for the annual FSU Day at the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-1024x683.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Upward view of the Tallahassee capitol" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-512x341.webp 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-768x512.webp 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545-900x600.webp 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b33d8b9b31255b37fc980c4c6e1d1585e00be545.webp 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Garnet and gold filled the<strong> Florida Capitol</strong> Jan. 21 as the Florida State University community gathered for the annual <strong>FSU Day at the Capitol</strong>. Students, faculty and state leaders joined alumni and friends to celebrate the university’s impact on the <strong>Sunshine State</strong>.  <a id="menur42u1" href="https://click.mailerlite.com/link/c/YT0yOTMwOTIzMjgxNzIyNjM5ODMzJmM9cjN4NCZiPTE1MTM3NTk5NjYmZD16MmE3bzlw.OtiNj_4WcLs01bHUTkIRZIO3yyE0c2gW2WLWau78EkY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link-id="1513759966"><strong>Read more &#8230;</strong></a></p>
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		<title>The Big Story: January 20, 2026</title>
		<link>https://news.fsu.edu/the-big-story/2026/01/20/the-big-story-january-20-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Logan Lowery]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="FSU health graphic with blurred photo in the background" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>City Commissioners voted Jan. 14 to accept the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tallahassee and Florida State [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="FSU health graphic with blurred photo in the background" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsu_health_web_no_cross-1.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>City Commissioners voted Jan. 14 to accept the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tallahassee and Florida State University as the basis for the transfer of all city-owned hospital assets currently leased to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. This pivotal agreement establishes a path to transform the hospital long term into an academic health center under FSU Health.  <a id="x_menur42u1" title="Original URL: https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yOTI2NTUxNDYyNTM4MzgwOTc2JmM9ZzR5MiZlPTAmYj0xNTEyMjYyODExJmQ9ZTdiNmExaA==.WZ4Ey0X98ckZqJPkmUsjMva69ZVZLxunj_woaLwbQY8. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mlsend.com%2Flink%2Fc%2FYT0yOTI2NTUxNDYyNTM4MzgwOTc2JmM9ZzR5MiZlPTAmYj0xNTEyMjYyODExJmQ9ZTdiNmExaA%3D%3D.WZ4Ey0X98ckZqJPkmUsjMva69ZVZLxunj_woaLwbQY8&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clcl22d%40fsu.edu%7C4bf18244385241224f5608de585dd957%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639045357272276145%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=q0UHqsl7YqYbNKO%2FmH7pgQ4C9FSud44tMW01djlYaiE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-link-id="1512262811" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="rgb(120, 47, 64)"><strong data-ogsc="">Read more &#8230;</strong></a></p>
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