Photos: FSU launches 175th anniversary kickoff with a sweet celebration

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FSU President Richard McCullough delivers remarks during the university’s 175th anniversary celebration on Legacy Walk Jan. 21, 2026. (Casey McCarthy/Florida State University)
FSU First Lady Jai Vartikar delivers remarks during the university’s 175th anniversary celebration on Legacy Walk Jan. 21, 2026. (Bill Lax/Florida State University)
(Casey McCarthy/Florida State University)
FSU Board of Trustees Chair Peter Collins, First Lady Jai Vartikar, and President Richard McCullough pose for a photo during the university’s 175th birthday party on January 21, 2026. Photo by Matthew McConnell/Florida State University
FSU Board of Trustee member Peter Jones, Board of Trustee Chair Peter Collins, FSU President Richard McCullough, FSU First Lady Jai Vartikar, Vice President for Student Affairs Amy Hecht, and FSU Board of Trustees Vice Chair Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz pose for a photo to celebrate FSU’s 175th birthday celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
FSU President Richard McCullough delivers remarks during the university’s 175th anniversary celebration on Legacy Walk Jan. 21, 2026. (Bill Lax/Florida State University)
Florida State University celebrated its 175th birthday with a party on Legacy Walk on January 21, 2026. Photo by Matthew McConnell/Florida State University
Florida State University President Richard McCullough poses for a photo with students on Legacy Walk during the university’s 175th birthday celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Florida State University President Richard McCullough poses for a photo with students on Legacy Walk during the university’s 175th birthday celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Matthew McConnell/Florida State University)
Members of the FSU Board of Trustees gather on Legacy Walk to continue celebrating the university’s 175th anniversary Jan. 21, 2026. (Bill Lax/Florida State University)
Visitors and members of the university's administration enjoy 175th anniversary event on Legacy Walk Jan. 21, 2026. (Casey McCarthy/ FSU Photography)
Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins, a two-time FSU alumnus, reflected on his time as a member of the FSU family during his remarks. (Casey McCarthy/Florida State University)
FSU President Richard McCullough celebrates the university’s milestone year with remarks during the 175th anniversary event on Legacy Walk Jan. 21, 2026. (Casey McCarthy/Florida State University)
Florida State University President Richard McCullough poses for a photo with students on legacy walk during the university’s 175th birthday party on January 21, 2026. Photo by Matthew McConnell/Florida State University