Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement

FSU alumni fraternity brothers launch endowed scholarship to help new generation

Published: September 23, 2024 | 3:55 pm

Six fraternity brothers who met at Florida State University in the 1980s and are still friends today have established FSU’s […]

Investment reaps rewards: FSU sets new highs in graduation and retention rates

Published: September 4, 2024 | 2:08 pm

Record numbers of Florida State University undergraduate students are earning their degrees in four years or less thanks in part […]

FSU aims to be No. 1 research university with lowest student debt

Published: August 20, 2024 | 4:54 pm

As college students across the nation consider taking out loans as they head back to campus for another school year, […]

Florida State University’s Unconquered Scholars banquet: A time to celebrate student resilience

Published: April 12, 2024 | 2:07 pm

When Conqualla Scott was just 4 years old, she thought it was “normal” to shower in the restrooms of a […]

FSU hosts inaugural Horizons Unlimited Conference in continued commitment to first-generation student success

Published: February 27, 2024 | 5:01 pm

Florida State University receives national recognition for first-generation student success

Published: December 14, 2023 | 12:56 pm

Florida State University has been recognized by a national organization for its enduring commitment to supporting first-generation college students. FSU […]

FSU empowers, honors first-generation students and others with two new avenues of support and weeklong celebration

Published: November 9, 2023 | 10:31 am

Florida State University has announced new investments to help provide additional support for first-generation students and others who have historically […]

Andrés Felipe Gil Arana

Published: November 8, 2023 | 1:52 pm

Andres Felipe Gil Arana, first-generation student from Bogotá, Colombia, arrived at Florida State University looking for community and guidance, and […]

Three first-generation FSU student leaders help other students find community on campus

Published: October 13, 2023 | 2:29 pm

As freshmen coming to Florida State University, Nicole Alvarado, Maximo Valdes and Javier Puebla were unsure of where their time […]

FSU Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement hosts new and expanded summer outreach programs

Published: June 30, 2023 | 2:23 pm

Florida State University’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) expanded its summer program offerings this year to reach first-generation […]