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FSU expands support for first-generation students studying abroad, launching summer South Africa global experience

Published: November 13, 2025 | 11:51 am

Florida State University is ramping up its efforts to help first-generation college students participate in study abroad programs, offering new […]

Ben Cheney and Sgt. Aryanna Fortuna are first-generation student veteran college students graduating from Florida State University this fall.

FSU honors first-generation student veterans during First-Gen Week and Veterans Day

Published: November 10, 2025 | 4:18 pm

Florida State University is recognizing first-generation student veteran college students as part of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and First-Generation College […]

Snailey Dol

Published: November 7, 2025 | 1:25 pm

Snailey Dol, an information technology student, holds several leadership positions and has earned multiple internships during his time at Florida […]

Florida State University celebrates first-generation students with week of empowering events

Published: November 6, 2025 | 2:08 pm

Florida State University is hosting a weeklong series of events for First-Generation College Celebration (FGEN) week from Wednesday, Nov. 5, through […]

Florida State University appoints DeOnte Brown dean of Undergraduate Studies

Published: November 6, 2025 | 11:49 am

Florida State University has selected DeOnte Brown as its next dean of the Division of Undergraduate Studies. Brown, who is currently serving as […]

Celebrating excellence: FSU graduates reflect on purpose, passion and the path forward

Published: July 31, 2025 | 2:12 pm

As Florida State University celebrates the summer class of 2025, more than 2,850 graduates are stepping into the next chapter […]

(From left) First row: Melannie Turino, Emberly Dennis, Jean-Luc Cruz, Fay Muayad and Fabianna Silva. Second row: Alyia Fitzgerald, Allyson Anderson, Shinaika Hiller, Jackzyri Torres and Charlize Humes. Third row: Alanna Rivera, Isabelle Rodriguez, Reueleasah Jean-Francois, Keyli Ramirez and Soraya Joachim. (Not pictured: Syrai Austin, Victoria Augustin, Shania Folkes, Claudia Angulo-Roberts, Marcela Nieves, Alessandra Longo and Yasmeen Masanti.) (Office of National Fellowships)

Latest cohort of high-achieving FSU Gilman Scholars set to study abroad this summer

Published: May 23, 2025 | 2:18 pm

Twenty-two Florida State University students will study around the world this summer through the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship […]

Florida State University’s Unconquered Scholars banquet celebrates student resilience, achievement

Published: April 11, 2025 | 12:43 pm

Florida State University student Zahria Moore grew up in a tough situation. As she describes it, her mother was abusive, […]

FSU celebrates first-generation student success with second annual Horizons Unlimited Conference

Published: March 25, 2025 | 5:37 pm

Florida State University concluded its second annual Horizons Unlimited Conference for first-generation students with a keynote conversation between President Richard […]