FSU hosts residential summer program for local students from Title I middle and high schools
Published: | 12:40 pm
This summer, the Florida State University community welcomed a non-traditional group of students to their residential and lecture halls as […]
Participants in FSU’s Upward Bound Program achieve academic excellence during pandemic
Published: | 1:52 pm
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted K-12 schools nationwide and brought conversations about the “digital divide,” learning loss and low college […]
FSU launches new Living Learning Community for first-generation students
Published: | 2:43 pm
Enhancing student success is one of Florida State University’s top strategic goals. In Fall 2022, the university will take its […]
FSU to celebrate first-generation college student success
Published: | 2:19 pm
Florida State University will recognize its first-generation students and their accomplishments during a week of events expanding upon the nationwide […]
FSU’s record first-year student retention rate places among Top 15 nationally
Published: | 10:48 am
Innovative campus-wide efforts nearly eliminate retention disparities among undergraduates Florida State University is retaining first-year students at a record rate, […]
FSU receives $2.6M in federal funding to support underrepresented students
Published: | 1:48 pm
Florida State University’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) will receive $2.6 million over the next five years to […]
CARE bridges the gap for FSU’s first-generation students
Published: | 9:05 am
Beginning college can be an overwhelming experience for first-year students. And starting college amid a pandemic can make the experience […]
FSU receives new designation for its commitment to first-generation student success
Published: | 10:57 am
Florida State University has received designation as a First-gen Forward Advisory Institution, recognizing its commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college […]
FSU-Gadsden Upward Bound program posts perfect graduation rate
Published: | 3:06 pm
Florida State University’s Upward Bound Program — a 31-year partnership with Gadsden County High School — celebrated the graduation of 100 percent of its 35-student […]
Essence Duncan
Published: | 12:28 pm
A first-generation student at Florida State University, Essence Duncan was raised without any expectations of going to college. Now a […]
Sabrina Mato
Published: | 12:01 am
Cuban immigrant and first-generation college student Sabrina Mato arrived at Florida State University with a breadth of opportunities awaiting her, […]
CARE jumpstarts first-generation students’ college journey
Published: | 2:04 pm
Starting college can be an overwhelming experience for any student, especially for those who are the first in their families […]