CARE

FSU partners with KIPP Jacksonville to strengthen admissions pipeline to underserved communities

Published: March 30, 2018 | 2:52 pm | Posted in: University News

(From left to right) Tadarrayl Starke, the director of CARE, FSU President John Thrasher, KIPP Executive Director Jennifer Brown and Rashid Williams, an FSU alumnus and KIPP manager of college placement and a partnership signing with KIPP Jacksonville. (Photo: FSU Photography Services)

Officials from Florida State University, the KIPP Foundation and KIPP Jacksonville announced a partnership between the university and the network of public charter schools to help provide more pathways to FSU for KIPP students in the Jacksonville area. FSU President John Thrasher and KIPP Executive Director Jennifer Brown signed a memorandum of understanding that would […]

Florida State’s new freshman class is one of biggest, brightest ever

Published: August 23, 2017 | 4:10 pm | Posted in: University News

FSU welcomes back about 42,000 students for the 2017 fall semester. (L to R) Senior Corey Wheeler, freshman Giovanna Garcia, freshman Justin Marquez, junior Danisha Carrasco, sophomore Tabisha Raymond, freshman Carson Tappan and senior Maria Montano are excited for the start of classes Monday, Aug. 28.

Florida State University will welcome about 42,000 students — including what is expected to be one of the largest incoming freshman classes in university history — as classes begin for the 2017-2018 academic year Monday, Aug. 28. FSU anticipates about 300 more incoming freshmen than last year, an increase in yield following a record number of applications […]

CARE students take bridge to a bright future

Published: June 30, 2017 | 12:20 pm | Posted in: University News

FSU CARE students excited for the summer semester. (Photo by Candida Pouchie)

Florida State University freshman Daneilia Sparks moved into her new home in Dorman Hall with a huge smile on her face and big hopes for the next four years as a Seminole. Sparks is one of 416 students who arrived on campus June 17 after receiving a highly sought-after spot in FSU’s Center for Academic […]

FSU’s Unconquered Scholars Program recognized as ‘Model of Excellence’

Published: January 14, 2016 | 4:47 pm | Posted in: University News

An innovative Florida State University program that helps students who have faced profound hardships during childhood increase their chances of success in college has won national recognition. FSU’s Unconquered Scholars Program, which provides support services to students who have experienced foster care, homelessness, relative care or ward of the state status, has been named as […]