The Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at the FSU College of Medicine, in partnership with the A.J. Anderson Foundation, is expanding access to newborn whole-genome sequencing and rare disease care to shorten the diagnostic journey for affected families. Read more …

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

Yinghe Qi, a postdoctoral researcher at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, has received the Gustav and Ingrid Klipping Award, one of cryogenic engineering’s top international honors for early-career researchers. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: June 1, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

Seven distinguished faculty members from FSU have been elected as new members of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Read more …

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

The FSU College of Medicine celebrated the graduation of 121 new doctors alongside seven biomedical sciences graduates advancing into the M.D. Class of 2030. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: May 18, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

FSU researchers have discovered how to accurately predict winter weather forecasts months in advance, offering a longer lead time to prepare for inclement conditions. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: May 11, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

Florida State University awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to alumna and Spanx founder Sara Blakely during spring commencement, recognizing a career built on instinct, persistence and a willingness to do things differently. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: May 4, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

Florida State University will honor alumna and Spanx founder Sara Blakely with an honorary doctorate and have her serve as a commencement speaker alongside Lt. Gen. Sean M. Farrell and Speaker Daniel Perez during the university’s spring graduation ceremonies on May 1-2. Read more …

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

FSU has named Professors Laura Reina of the Department of Physics and Brad Schmidt of the Department of Psychology as the 2026-2027 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professors. The Lawton Award, established in 1957, is the highest honor faculty members can bestow upon one of their own, recognizing sustained excellence in research, teaching and service. Read more …

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

Florida State University and the City of Tallahassee on Friday completed the legal transfer of city-owned hospital assets, marking a historic milestone for FSU Health, the university’s academic health system. Read more …

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

Five outstanding FSU faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world’s largest organizations dedicated to the promotion of science, engineering and innovation. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: April 6, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

As FSU celebrates its 175th anniversary, the university’s relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida remains central to its identity and responsibilities. Read more …

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The post The Big Story: March 30, 2026 appeared first on Florida State University News.

At the FSU College of Medicine Class of 2026 Match Day, students, families and mentors gathered to celebrate a defining milestone as nearly half of the graduates discovered they will remain in Florida for their residencies, the final stage of training required to achieve a license to practice medicine in their chosen specialty. Read more …

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