Bestselling author David Brooks kicked off FSU’s Institute for Governance and Civics Fall 2026 Speaker Series by speaking on higher education’s vital role in shaping national culture and helping students discover their passions. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: September 14, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

FSU’s Marching Chiefs will make history in 2027 when they travel to New York City to perform in the 101st Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, becoming the first collegiate marching band from Florida ever selected to march in the iconic holiday event. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: September 8, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

FSU has reached a new milestone in student success, with a record 82% of its students graduating in four years, the highest four-year graduation rate ever achieved in the State University System of Florida. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: August 31, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

As the new academic year begins, FSU will welcome nearly 6,000 first-year students selected from more than 96,000 applicants, representing all 50 states, all 67 Florida counties, 55 countries and more than 2,700 U.S. high schools. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: August 24, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

FSU has been awarded more than $19 million in grants through the Rural Health Transformation Program to launch six new projects and provide resources to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities throughout the state. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: August 17, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

As FSU celebrates its 175th anniversary, Seminole Athletics continues to serve as a defining symbol of university pride, identity and community connection built on a rich tradition of student-athletes, coaches and fans. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: August 10, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

Florida State University celebrated its Summer 2026 graduating class Friday, awarding nearly 2,900 degrees during three commencement ceremonies at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: August 3, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

Florida State University has been selected to lead four major U.S. Department of Energy projects under the Genesis Mission, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to tackle complex challenges in fusion energy, quantum computing and physics. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: July 27, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

FSU’s Center for Advanced Power Systems has secured an $88 million contract from the U.S. Navy to develop advanced modeling, simulation and testing capabilities for the next generation of shipboard power and energy systems through 2031. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: July 20, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

This summer, the newly established Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU will launch Sunshine Genetics, a statewide screening initiative designed to identify hundreds of rare genetic conditions in newborns before symptoms appear. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: July 13, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

As Florida State University celebrates its 175th anniversary, the milestone coincides with the national observance of America 250, offering an opportunity to reflect on how the university’s history has unfolded alongside that of the United States. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: July 7, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

Established by the Florida Legislature in 2006 and operated by FSU’s Learning Systems Institute, FCR-STEM has spent 20 years improving K-12 STEM education through research-based tools to boost student achievement and prepare them for future careers. Read more …

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