President John Thrasher

FSU College of Social Work celebrates 100 years of scholarship and service

Published: April 12, 2018 | 4:47 pm | Posted in: University News

“100 years!!” That continuous refrain echoed through the Champions Club Ballroom as Florida State University social work faculty member Pam MacDill outlined highlights of the 100-year history of the College of Social Work’s celebratory gala on April 7. “100 years,” the crowd shouted. “Of innovation,” MacDill continued. “We started the first online MSW program in […]

President’s Advisory Panel on University Namings and Recognitions announces dates for Town Hall forums

Published: February 22, 2018 | 4:42 pm | Posted in: University News

The Florida State University President’s Advisory Panel on University Namings and Recognitions announced a series of Town Hall forums to hear public feedback, specifically with regard to B.K. Roberts Hall, Francis Eppes Hall and the Francis Eppes statue. Last fall, President John Thrasher announced the creation of the President’s Advisory Panel on University Namings and Recognitions. […]

Florida Times-Union: Thrasher acts boldly on Greek Life

Published: February 19, 2018 | 10:01 am | Posted in: University News

President John Thrasher and Vice President for Student Affairs Amy Hecht discuss reforms on Greek Life at a news conference Jan. 29, 2017. (FSU Photography Services)

By Times-Union Editorial Board Originally published Feb. 5, 2018. Reprinted with permission of the Florida Times-Union. In an era of rapid change, strong leadership is needed more than ever. So John Thrasher, president of Florida State University, deserves cheers for acting aggressively to make the FSU campus safe. He instituted an interim suspension of Greek Life […]

FSU announces reforms for Greek Life

Published: January 29, 2018 | 1:05 pm | Posted in: University News

University Institutes New Policies and Procedures to Ensure Student Safety Florida State University President John Thrasher announced today that significant policy changes designed to create a healthier campus community and produce safer, more responsible student behavior will begin immediately. Thrasher instituted an interim suspension of Greek Life activities on Nov. 6, 2017, after the death […]

Commencement speakers urge graduates to be good stewards of the Earth, to embrace change

Published: December 16, 2017 | 1:25 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University's 2017 fall commencement. (FSU Photography Services)

Jeff Chanton, professor of oceanography, hired hundreds of Florida State University graduates for a job he said would provide lifetime benefits, even if it is unpaid. The job? To be good stewards of the earth. “Today, we are crowding other species off the planet,” he said. Chanton spoke to graduates during the first of two fall commencement ceremonies […]

A year to remember: Florida State achieves new heights in 2017

Published: December 14, 2017 | 3:07 pm | Posted in: University News

2017 Year in Review: (from left) international students gather at The Globe; celebrity chef Art Smith cooks at FSU's "1851"; Jawole Willa Jo Zollar earns lifetime achievement award; FSU leaps ahead in rankings; Second Lady Karen Pence announces art therapy initiative; Willie Taggart becomes new FSU football coach; Professor Gregory Erickson discovers new facts about dinosaurs.

Florida State University enjoyed unprecedented success in 2017, continuing to build on the positive momentum of recent accomplishments. The university climbed five places for the second consecutive year in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, brought in a record amount of funding from the National Institutes of Health and won national awards for its campus diversity […]

President Thrasher says Top 25 goals are within reach

Published: December 6, 2017 | 5:30 pm | Posted in: University News

President John Thrasher delivers the State of the University address at a Faculty Senate meeting Dec. 6, 2017. (FSU Photography)

After a year of unprecedented success, President John Thrasher urged the Florida State University community to continue moving forward as it looks toward the future. Thrasher delivered his annual State of the University address to the Faculty Senate on Wednesday, Dec. 6, just hours after introducing Willie Taggart as the Seminoles’ new football coach. Taggart […]

Thrasher inducted into Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame

Published: November 28, 2017 | 9:30 am | Posted in: University News

President John Thrasher, Mrs. Jean Thrasher, First Lady of Florida Ann Scott and Gov. Rick Scott at the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame induction ceremony Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. (Photo: Office of Governor)

Florida State University President John Thrasher was one of 20 individuals inducted into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion Monday night. Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott joined the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs in honoring the inductees to the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame, which […]

FSU hosts Homecoming preview of new Black Student Union

Published: November 17, 2017 | 3:27 pm | Posted in: University News

Students, alumni and friends got a sneak peek of Florida State University’s new Black Student Union, described as a home away from home and a place for multicultural fellowship and education, during a Homecoming preview event at the facility Friday, Nov. 17. Coinciding with this year’s Homecoming theme, “Spirit of Unity,” many expressed their desire […]

FSU presented national award for campus internationalization

Published: November 15, 2017 | 12:32 pm | Posted in: University News

President John Thrasher (second from right) represents FSU in a panel discussion with presidents from 2017 Simon Award-winning institutions Nov. 14 in Washington, D.C.

Florida State University’s President John Thrasher accepted the 2017 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, which is given annually by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, at a reception to celebrate International Education Week Tuesday in Washington, D.C. In April, Florida State was one of only four institutions to be selected for the 2017 Simon […]

FSU announces indefinite suspension of Greek activities

Published: November 6, 2017 | 3:14 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University President John Thrasher announced today he is imposing an indefinite interim suspension on all fraternities and sororities at FSU effective immediately. The action follows the death three days ago of Andrew Coffey, a pledge at Pi Kappa Phi, who was found unresponsive after attending a party, and the arrest today in an […]

FSU receives fourth consecutive national diversity and inclusion award

Published: October 23, 2017 | 2:36 pm | Posted in: University News

College of Medicine Also Recognized for Diversity in Health Professions Florida State University’s continuing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion have earned national recognition for the fourth consecutive year. Florida State received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. FSU […]