Florida State University welcomed 35 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this fall during an induction ceremony on Wednesday. Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, […]
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Florida State University to commemorate 60th anniversary of integration
Florida State University is celebrating the 60th anniversary of FSU’s integration with two events that recognize the milestones of past students and discuss the impact of integration on its campuses. The 60th Anniversary of Integration Recognition Ceremony explores FSU’s history through the lens of integration and inclusion and will take place at the Integration Statue. Following […]
Don’t dis-my-ability: Disabilities advocate featured in seventh annual disability conversation
To celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month, Florida State University’s University of Choice organization will host disability advocate Shawn Smith during its seventh annual disability conversation. Smith, a New Brunswick Canadian, is a psychotherapist and autism and ADHD counselor. He’s also the founder and CEO of Don’t dis-my-ability® Consultation Services Inc. where he has helped hundreds […]
FSU students to host TOM Project inaugural event
To educate people on the importance of heart screenings and how to help someone experiencing cardiac arrest, the Florida State University Congress of Graduate Students (COGS) is hosting the inaugural TOM Project health initiative. The TOM Project is a student-led initiative in honor of the late Toluwani “Tom” Idowu. Idowu was a creative writing major […]
Second Harvest, Publix help FSU fight food insecurity on campus
Hunger and food insecurity are realities everywhere – even on college campuses. According to Census data, U.S. students who don’t live on campus or with relatives are especially at risk of poverty. That includes students at FSU, and the university and its partners are doing what they can to help. The Department of Student Support […]
FSU Career Center launches fall career fairs with two-day part-time job event
The Florida State University Career Center is connecting students with nearly 350 organizations during five fall 2022 career fairs, including a part-time job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Thursday at the Student Services Building. The events aim to give students the opportunity to meet and network directly with hiring recruiters from […]
Service Leadership Seminar teaches students to be community leaders
A group of Florida State University incoming freshmen got a lesson in being leaders as they served their new community during Service Leadership Seminar (SLS), a weeklong event coordinated through the Center for Leadership and Social Change at FSU. SLS is an opportunity for freshmen to learn about community service, identity and leadership through participation […]
‘Welcome FSU’ greets students with two weeks of fun and informative events
Florida State University on Monday ushers in the 2022-2023 academic year with two weeks of events that spotlight Seminole taste, spirit, culture, community and well-being. “Welcome FSU” greets all Florida State students through a series of events and programs that take place Aug. 15-28 at various campus locations. The events aim to show students ways […]
FSU Career Center Director leaves lasting legacy as she enters new professional phase
Myrna Hoover has spent a career focused on helping Florida State University students, alumni and stakeholders forge their professional paths. A two-time FSU alumna, Hoover earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in communications at Florida State. She first became associated with The Career Center through a graduate assistantship during her master’s program. Now, after […]
Katherine Henning
A Tallahassee native, Katherine Henning decided to attend Florida State due to its quality of education, strength of its Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science and strong undercurrent of engagement and social activities. “While many of the schools I considered had good academics and opportunities for involvement, I found that at FSU, I not […]
‘Welcome FSU’ ushers in Summer B with days of events, activities
Welcome FSU has returned for the Summer B term and is offering an array of activities for students. The university presents Welcome FSU each semester and provides a series of events and programs that serve as the official welcome for all Florida State students. The program started on June 16 and will continue through June […]