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FSU Amazonia Week: A call for land and cultural survival

Published: February 25, 2020 | 10:26 am | Posted in: University News

Florida State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics will welcome experts from around the world for an interdisciplinary summit on critical issues affecting the future of the Amazon Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4. The summit will encourage attendees to examine the biological, environmental and humanitarian […]

FSU’s Office of Inspector General Services seeks reaccreditation

Published: February 19, 2020 | 1:30 pm | Posted in: University News

Key FSU programs have earned recognition from the Princeton Review, a college admission services company that offers test preparation services, tutoring, admissions and other resources. (FSU Photography Services)

Update: May 22, 2020 On July 10, 2020, the Office of Inspector General Services will participate in an Electronic Assessment Plan process conducted by a team of assessors from the Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). The CFA has approved this process for assessments in July and August 2020 as a result of COVID-19 concerns […]

FSU receives proclamation from Leon County Board of County Commissioners in honor of No. 18 ranking

Published: December 11, 2019 | 1:50 pm | Posted in: University News

President John Thrasher accepted the proclamation from the Leon County Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the university Florida State University.

The Leon County Board of County Commissioners recognized Florida State University’s contributions to higher education in the state of Florida with a proclamation during the board’s regular public meeting Dec. 10. The proclamation acknowledged Florida State’s rise in the national rankings, record number of admissions applications, all-time high graduate student enrollment rates, best four-year graduation […]

FSU’S Garnet and Gold Scholar Society honors 58 new inductees

Published: December 5, 2019 | 9:39 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

58 students were inducted into Florida State University's prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this past Wednesday, Dec. 4. (FSU Photography Services/Bruce Palmer)

Florida State University welcomed 58 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this fall. 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, internship, leadership, research and service. “It […]

The Ringling receives significant gift from Stanton and Nancy Kaplan

Published: December 4, 2019 | 11:28 am | Posted in: News, University News

Stanton B. Kaplan and Nancy W. Kaplan have gifted a major photography collection and fascinating collection of Asian scholars’ rocks to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art received a significant gift from Stanton B. Kaplan and Nancy W. Kaplan, a couple with a long history of volunteering at and providing financial support to the museum. This gift includes a major photography collection that features more than a thousand photographs by over 30 prominent artists […]

FSU School of Dance faculty member awarded prestigious Bogliasco Fellowship

Published: November 26, 2019 | 10:26 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Gwen Welliver, an assistant professor in the School of Dance, has been awarded the prestigious Bogliasco Study Center Fellowship.

A Florida State University dance professor has been awarded the prestigious Bogliasco Study Center Fellowship. Award-winning dancer and choreographer Gwen Welliver, an assistant professor in the School of Dance, will spend a one-month residency during the spring 2020 semester at the Bogliasco Study Center in Italy. The Bogliasco Foundation supports the arts and humanities by […]

FSU professor becomes member of the International Academy of Ceramics

Published: November 20, 2019 | 2:58 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Holly Hanessian, a professor in the Department of Art at FSU, has accepted a prestigious nomination to become a member of the International Academy of Ceramics.

A Florida State University professor of art has been invited by international colleagues to become a member of the International Academy of Ceramics. Holly Hanessian, who joined the Department of Art faculty in 2005, has accepted a prestigious nomination to become a member of the International Academy of Ceramics, the principal organization representing the interests […]

FSU to hold forum for faculty, students looking to publish first book

Published: November 18, 2019 | 1:30 pm | Posted in: Education & Society

The First Book Forum is open to FSU faculty and graduate students who are new to publishing longform scholarship work, as well as experienced researchers. The forum will cover everything from writing a first book to turning published articles into a full-length manuscript.

Florida State University Libraries, in partnership with the FSU Office of Research Development and the Office of Faculty Development, presents the First Book Forum, an event catered to researchers and scholars interested in turning their research into book publications. The First Book Forum is open to FSU faculty and graduate students who are new to […]

FSU School of Dance presents striking works at annual ‘An Evening of Dance’

Published: November 18, 2019 | 11:43 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

The annual "An Evening of Dance," presented by the Florida State University School of Dance, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23.

The Florida State University School of Dance presents “An Evening of Dance,” an annual event that highlights the creative choreography and performance skills of the school’s students and faculty. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre in Montgomery Hall, located on […]

The Career Center at FSU launches online series to help students design their career-ready skills

Published: November 14, 2019 | 10:33 am | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life

ProfessioNole Ready was awarded an honorable mention from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) in the Technology Excellence category as part of its annual Excellence Awards competition. (The Career Center)

The Career Center at Florida State University recently launched ProfessioNole Ready, an online professional development series that aims to help students master the career-ready skills employers want to see in applicants. ProfessioNole Ready features interactive activities, informative videos and module quizzes that help students develop career action plans, hone their skills and engage with Career […]

FSU nursing professor recognized as Fellow of the American Heart Association

Published: November 13, 2019 | 3:29 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Lucinda Graven, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing at FSU, has been recognized as a fellow of the American Heart Association. (FSU Photography Services)

A Florida State University College of Nursing professor has been recognized as a fellow of the American Heart Association. Assistant Professor Lucinda Graven will be recognized as a newly elected fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA) at the AHA Scientific Sessions Nov. 16 -18 in Philadelphia. “It’s a great honor to know that I’m […]

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Angela Chong to dually serve as Dean of Students

Published: November 6, 2019 | 11:33 am | Posted in: University News

Florida State University has appointed Angela Lauer Chong, associate vice president for Student Affairs, to dually serve as Dean of Students, effective Dec. 13. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University has appointed Angela Lauer Chong, associate vice president for Student Affairs, to dually serve as the Dean of Students, effective Dec. 13. “I have appointed Angela Lauer Chong to also serve as Dean of Students for the Division of Student Affairs,” said Amy Hecht, vice president for Student Affairs. “She will continue […]

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