integration
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 […]
FSU researchers find school board diversity reduces school suspensions
A new study from criminology researchers at Florida State University reveals that a more diverse school board can lead to more equitable school punishment among black, white and Hispanic students. The team found that black and Hispanic students were more likely to be suspended in schools with larger minority populations. However, white students attending schools with larger […]
‘Hand in Hand Across Time’ — 50 Years of Integration at FSU
Students, faculty, alumni, and community members form a 1,500-person human chain representing the legacy of the individuals who paved the way for the rich culture, diversity, and opportunities that exist at Florida State University today. (April 19, 2012)
50 Years of Integration: Florida State University 1962-2012
Unlike many other Southern universities, Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida opened its doors to black students in 1962 without violence or federal intervention. However, Florida State’s integration was not without challenges for these first students. Visit http://integration.fsu.edu to learn more about Florida State University’s integration.
50th Anniversary of FSU Integration | Issues in Education (April 2012)
2012 marks 50 years since the integration of FSU’s campus. In this episode of Issues in Education, The Florida State University President Dr. Eric Barron and WFSU-TV’s Suzanne Smith look at the past, present and the events planned to celebrate the occasion this month. Guests include Doby Flowers, FSU’s first African American homecoming queen; FSU […]
Kiaira McCoy (Class of 2012)
Kiaira McCoy reflects on the wonderful opportunities she has had at Florida State University thanks to the men and women who came before her to integrate FSU.
Edith Marie Boston Smith
Edith Marie Boston Smith recalls her time at Florida State University at the Integration Statue dedication. She says one of her most vivid memories of campus were the streakers on campus. (recorded 2004)
Klara S. Hadley
Klara S. Hadley says one of her most vivid memories from her time at Florida State University is when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed. She talks about the feeling on campus during that time at the Integration Statue dedication. (recorded 2004)
Jonah Travick
Jonah Travick recalls his time at Florida State University at the Integration Statue dedication. He says he focused on academics but wishes he was more involved with the Black Student Union while on campus. (recorded 2004)
Ellen S. Bryant
Ellen S. Bryant completed her graduate degree at Florida State and talks about her memories in school at the Integration Statue dedication. (recorded 2004)