Students & Campus Life

FSU recognized as Bicycle Friendly University

Published: November 29, 2016 | 4:17 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Florida State University with a Silver Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) award, joining more than 150 visionary colleges and universities from across the country. With the announcement of 51 new and renewing BFUs from 25 states, FSU joins a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities across the United States […]

FSU students compete in Student Design League contest

Published: November 16, 2016 | 3:06 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Florida State University retail design students are getting a chance to leave a permanent mark on campus through a national collegiate design contest creating an FSU-inspired clothing line. The Student Design League (SDL) contest, sponsored by international retail brand Robin Ruth, is a platform for up-and-coming student designers to exhibit their school spirit and showcase […]

Florida State honors ‘Citizen Soldier’ filmmakers at Student Veteran Film Festival

Published: November 12, 2016 | 4:45 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Christian Tureud and David Salzberg, co-directors of 'Citizen Soldier'; Major General Ron Harrison; Col. Mike Canzoneri; Erica Menendez, Veteran Student Union; Vince Williams, Collegiate Veterans Association; Paul Cohen, executive director of the Torchlight Program; FSU President John Thrasher at the FSU Student Veteran Film Festival Nov. 12, 2016.

Filmmakers David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud shined a light on the expanded role of the National Guard during the post-9/11 era in their critically acclaimed documentary “Citizen Soldier” at the sixth annual Florida State University Student Veteran Film Festival Saturday afternoon. The co-directors received the FSU Student Veteran Torchlight Award for Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking […]

FSU Honors student boasts impressive research achievements

Published: November 9, 2016 | 1:43 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology, Students & Campus Life

Alexandra Barth participated in the competitive nine-week Research Experience for Undergraduates program funded by the National Science Foundation, where she and 10 other students were able to conduct advanced material science research at MIT.

Florida State University senior Alexandra Barth is motivated by an enduring desire to understand how things work. As a chemistry major with an already imposing research résumé, the FSU Honors student has oriented her work around the study of solid-state materials — a branch of chemistry and material science focused on studying the shapes, patterns […]

ACC Champions! FSU Soccer wins fourth consecutive title

Published: November 6, 2016 | 7:16 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

The Seminoles are the 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference champions.

Florida State (13-3-4) nor No. 10 North Carolina (13-3-4) could put the ball in the back of the net over 110 minutes, forcing penalty kicks after a 0-0 draw. In the shootout, Florida State converted all four of their attempts, while FSU goalkeeper Cassie Miller made a save on Abby Elinsky’s PK in the third […]

FSU celebrates student-veterans with week of Veterans Day activities

Published: November 4, 2016 | 11:11 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Florida State University’s role as one of the most veteran-friendly universities in the nation and its commitment to veteran success will be highlighted with a week of student-centered activities surrounding Veterans Day. FSU’s many veteran-support initiatives help ease transition from military service to campus life, provide a sense of community for student veterans, and raise […]

FSU organization revolutionizes new student recruitment

Published: November 2, 2016 | 9:41 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

A Florida State University organization is changing how the next generation of Seminoles is recruited. The Academic Recruitment Organization (ARO), founded in 2015 by Presidential Scholars William Boose, Amanda Schell and Sophie Rottenberg, is designed to recruit high quality students from high schools around the country through student-to-student style communication. “Three of our Presidential Scholars […]

‘Citizen Soldier’ headlines FSU’s sixth Student Veteran Film Festival

Published: October 31, 2016 | 12:26 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Florida State University will present the critically acclaimed documentary “Citizen Soldier” as the marquee film for its sixth annual Student Veteran Film Festival on Nov. 12. “Citizen Soldier” tells the dramatic story of the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Thunderbirds Brigade and its deployment to one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan during the […]

FSU Athletics partners with #PowerofWE campaign to promote diversity and inclusion

Published: October 26, 2016 | 3:41 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

Florida State University Athletics and #PowerofWE, a campaign recently launched by students under the auspices of the Office of the President, have joined forces to continue redefining diversity and inclusion at FSU. A special public service announcement video designed by #PowerofWE, in collaboration with FSU Athletics, will debut Saturday, Oct. 29, during halftime of the […]

Symposium highlights hip hop culture’s social impact

Published: October 13, 2016 | 4:05 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, Students & Campus Life

More than simply a style of music and fashion, hip hop is a phenomenon with broad social and cultural impact. Florida State University’s Department of Sociology in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy will highlight and examine the genre in an upcoming symposium. “Hip Hop Is Life” will bring together educators, cultural critics, […]

Online game tests cybersecurity skills at FSU

Published: October 10, 2016 | 1:48 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

You’re at your desk, busy saving the universe from cybercrime, and need to step away. What do you do with your computer? Respond correctly, and you’ll be on your way to the Cyberhero Hall of Fame. Choose poorly, and you’ll find out that a cybercrook snooped around your email and important files. This is just […]

New university events calendar launches for FSU

Published: October 6, 2016 | 1:23 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

A new events calendar recently debuted for Florida State University. The calendar, which is provided by Information Technology Services (ITS), features lots of new functionality making it easier than ever to keep up with university events. Check the calendar to see what events are trending around campus right now, then use the social sharing features to […]