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The Big Story: February 14, 2022

Published: February 14, 2022 | 12:09 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

President Richard McCullough and FSU First Lady Jai Vartikar visit the National MagLab booth during FSU Day at the Capitol Feb. 9.

Hundreds of Florida State University alumni and friends gathered with lawmakers at the Florida Capitol last week to honor the university’s tremendous accomplishments and high-achieving students, athletes and faculty during FSU Day. Read more …

The Big Story: February 7, 2022

Published: February 7, 2022 | 12:06 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

The Florida Capitol will gleam garnet and gold once again as Florida State University celebrates its academic and athletic success during FSU Day at the Capitol. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Florida Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St. Read more …

The Big Story: January 31, 2022

Published: January 31, 2022 | 11:42 am | Posted in: The Big Story

The U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings place Florida State University online graduate programs among the nation’s best. FSU boasts four Top 25 online graduate programs, including two in the Top 10, as well as several highly ranked specialty programs in information technology, criminology, education and business. Read more …

The Big Story: January 24, 2022

Published: January 24, 2022 | 10:24 am | Posted in: The Big Story

While delivering his first State of the University address Jan. 19, Florida State University President Richard McCullough reflected on successes of the recent past and laid out a bold vision for the university’s future. Read more …

The Big Story: January 18, 2022

Published: January 18, 2022 | 12:41 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

More than 20 FSU graduate students were honored at the 37th McKnight Annual Fellows Meeting for having received either the McKnight Doctoral or Dissertation Fellowship. (The Graduate School/Adrienne Stephenson)

More than 20 Florida State University graduate students from underrepresented populations were honored at the 37th McKnight Annual Fellows Meeting for having received the McKnight Doctoral or Dissertation Fellowships, which are designed to address the underrepresentation of African American and Hispanic faculty at colleges and universities in Florida by increasing the pool of citizens qualified with doctoral degrees to teach […]

The Big Story: January 10, 2022

Published: January 10, 2022 | 12:48 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

Solar-produced electric energy is expected to account for 30 percent of FSU's consumption in the next year. That’s a five-fold leap from 2018 when solar accounted for about 6 percent. FSU will draw that power from one of the city's two solar farms. (Photo courtesy of the City of Tallahassee)

As part of the university’s strategic plan to make solar-generated electricity account for 20% of its overall consumption, Florida State University has updated its agreement with the City of Tallahassee’s Solar Program to double the amount of solar-generated electricity the university can draw from the city for the next 15 years. Read more …

The Big Story: January 3, 2022

Published: January 10, 2022 | 12:47 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

In a year defined by triumph and transition, Florida State University welcomed its 16th president, said goodbye to a legendary football coach and returned to normal operations after months of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Read the 2021 Year in Review | 2021 in Photos

The Big Story: December 13, 2021

Published: January 10, 2022 | 12:44 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

Florida State University graduates celebrate fall commencement at 2 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2021, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. (FSU Photography Services)

President Richard McCullough presided over commencement Dec. 10 for the first time since becoming the university’s 16th president, and English Professor Gary Taylor and Physics Professor Jorge Piekarewicz — who were named Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professors earlier this year — delivered the commencement addresses. Read more …

The Big Story: December 6, 2021

Published: January 10, 2022 | 12:42 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

The is on the line tonight No. 13 BYU : Santa Clara, Calif. : 8:00 PM ET : ESPNU

The Big Story: November 29, 2021

Published: January 10, 2022 | 12:38 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University vaulted 21 spots to No. 19 in the latest rankings of the nation’s top undergraduate entrepreneurship programs, published by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. The Jim Moran College also placed No. 1 in Florida, No. 2 in the Southeast and No. 11 among public universities. Read more …

The Big Story: November 22, 2021

Published: January 10, 2022 | 12:34 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) honored Florida State University with the 2021 Degree Completion Award, a national award acknowledging the university’s comprehensive efforts to support all students in earning their degrees. Read more …

The Big Story: November 15, 2021

Published: January 10, 2022 | 12:32 pm | Posted in: The Big Story

Established 10 years ago on Nov. 11, 2011, the Student Veterans Center helps ease the transition from military service to campus life, integrating student veterans into the general student population and local community. Read more …

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