Florida State University cut the ribbon on its new FSU Health Research and Collaboration Building and announced that the facility will be named for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: November 2, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

During “The Quest for What’s Next!” competition at FSU Discovery Days, a Florida State computer scientist won a $100,000 grand prize from cybersecurity company ReliaQuest after delivering a winning pitch for Sage, a startup designed to protect personal data. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: October 26, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

FSU will open its research and creative enterprise to the community Oct. 17-24 during its fourth annual FSU Discovery Days, featuring 40 free events in health, science, tech, arts and innovation. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: October 19, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

The Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU has enrolled its first families in the Sunshine Genetics pilot program, which utilizes whole-genome sequencing to screen newborns for rare genetic conditions. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: October 12, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

FSU and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare have finalized core agreements establishing the long-term framework for FSU Health, an integrated academic health system focused on improving health and expanding access to advanced care and research across North Florida and beyond. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: October 5, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

Florida State University is reaffirming its position as one of the nation’s premier public universities, earning strong rankings from U.S. News & World Report, TIME and Niche. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: September 28, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

Florida State University will mark its 175th anniversary with an expanded Homecoming celebration Friday Nov. 20, featuring an extended parade route, a free concert and carnival for the FSU and Tallahassee communities. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: September 21, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

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.