Kyle Clark

Top credit rating agency gives Florida State University an AA+ rating

Published: June 18, 2019 | 2:07 pm | Posted in: University News

For the second time in two weeks, Florida State University has received a high grade for financial management, receiving an AA+ rating from Fitch Ratings Incorporated. The Issuer Default Rating of AA+ was assigned to FSU based on the university’s strong financial profile, combined with its revenue defensibility and operating risk profile assessments. The rating […]

S&P Global Ratings upgrades Florida State University bonds to AA+

Published: June 6, 2019 | 2:35 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University is a strong investment, according to the newest S&P Global Ratings released Tuesday. S&P upgraded the Florida Board of Governors’ Florida State University Unlimited Student Fee Auxiliary Bonds from AA to AA+ with a stable outlook. Florida State is one of only nine public universities in the United States with an AA+ […]

Seminole Dining secures No. 45 spot in recent ranking

Published: November 28, 2018 | 2:02 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Suwannee Room renovation 2018. (FSU Photography Services)

Seminole Dining is ranked among the best food service providers for colleges and universities in the country. In October, The Daily Meal, an all-encompassing food website popular for its coverage of food and beverages, ranked Florida State University No. 45 in its annual “75 Best Colleges for Food for 2018 Ranking.” The article can be […]

FSU’s Seminoles Cruising Kitchen fires up to serve hurricane helpers

Published: October 25, 2018 | 5:31 pm | Posted in: News, University News

The Seminoles Cruising Kitchen is preparing meals to feed volunteers helping with hurricane relief efforts. (Photo: Bayard Stern)

Florida State University and Seminole Dining are coming to the rescue and providing their huge mobile kitchen for hurricane relief efforts. FSU’s Seminoles Cruising Kitchen, a mammoth 18-wheeler with dual kitchens constructed on a 92-foot-long truck bed, has been cooking meals for scores of volunteers, busy making meals for hurricane survivors and emergency workers. The […]

FSU efficiency honored with Prudential Productivity Awards

Published: June 7, 2018 | 1:23 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University strengthened its reputation as one of the most efficient universities in the nation by claiming five awards at the 2018 Prudential Productivity Awards ceremony, held June 5 at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Established in 1989, the Prudential Productivity Awards program recognizes and rewards state employees who find ways to improve services, increase […]

Florida State again one of the nation’s most efficient universities

Published: December 11, 2017 | 12:03 pm | Posted in: News

For the sixth consecutive year, Florida State University is among the most efficient of the nation’s highest ranked universities, according to a new list by U.S. News & World Report. The list is based on the operating efficiency of the schools in the top half of U.S. News’ 2018 Best Colleges rankings. Florida State is […]

4 Rivers Smokehouse to open at FSU

Published: August 23, 2016 | 10:39 am | Posted in: University News

4 Rivers Smokehouse will open its second Tallahassee location on the Florida State University campus during the fall semester. The new restaurant will be located at FSU’s Oglesby Union and will offer an abbreviated menu including 4 Rivers traditional favorites such as smoked brisket and pulled pork, sandwiches and a variety of savory, home-style side […]