Nancy Marcus

FSU community recognizes The Graduate School, former dean with stained-glass window

Published: March 24, 2023 | 4:06 pm | Posted in: University News

The spotlight shined upon Florida State University’s Graduate School and its former dean, the late Nancy Marcus, Thursday afternoon during a dedication of a stained-glass window in the Heritage Museum at Dodd Hall. Commissioned by Marcus’ partner Cecile Reynaud and designed by the Master Craftsman Studio, the window depicts Marcus overseeing a hooding, one of […]

FSU unveils memorial wall to honor late dean Nancy H. Marcus

Published: October 18, 2019 | 2:58 pm | Posted in: University News

When Florida State University students walk into the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall in the Honors, Scholars and Fellows Building, they won’t have to wonder about the woman who the room is named after. They will have pictures, awards and write-ups honoring Marcus’ legacy thanks to a new memorial wall unveiled Thursday, Oct. 17. The […]

It takes two: FSU students pursue master’s and doctoral degrees to ensure career success

Published: October 9, 2017 | 1:13 pm | Posted in: University News

Only about 3 percent of college graduates earn doctoral degrees and it’s even more rare for a Ph.D. student to pursue a master’s degree at the same time. While unusual, Florida State University is helping students who want to accomplish this rigorous academic feat achieve their goals. Zhiqiang Shu, a recent FSU graduate, earned […]

Nancy Marcus Retirement Celebration

Published: September 7, 2017 | 4:26 pm | Posted in: Photo Galleries

Retired dean Nancy Marcus receives stellar send off

Published: September 7, 2017 | 2:03 pm | Posted in: University News

It was a standing-room-only crowd at the Honors, Scholars and Fellows House Wednesday, Sept. 6, as students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the retirement of Nancy Marcus. Marcus is stepping down after 30 years at Florida State University, including the past 12 as dean of the Graduate School. She previously served as chair of […]

Coach Martin inspires graduates to look to the future and reflect on the past

Published: August 5, 2017 | 1:47 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University head baseball coach Mike Martin treated the summer graduating Class of 2017 to his signature sense of humor as he urged the graduates to remain true to themselves, strive for success and give back to their communities. “I see a lot of smiling faces here today,” he said. “You all look awfully […]

Profiles in Leadership: Marcus reflects on 30 years of research, students and service

Published: April 25, 2017 | 3:26 pm | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

When Nancy Marcus arrived at Florida State University in 1987, she didn’t have plans to stay very long. Thirty years later, the oceanographer-turned-administrator has left an indelible mark at FSU — as a pioneer in her field, as a role model for women in STEM and as the dean of the Graduate School for the past […]

Florida State ranks among top universities with the most doctorate recipients in the humanities and arts

Published: April 10, 2017 | 2:16 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Florida State University is ranked among the top universities in the nation with the most recipients of doctoral degrees in the humanities and arts for the 2014-2015 academic year. FSU ranked No. 14 in a survey of 237 public and private institutions nationwide. Florida State granted 85 doctorates in the humanities and arts in the […]

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