President John Thrasher

FSU celebrates its resilient students during in-person commencement

Florida State University celebrated its spring graduates during its first in-person commencement ceremonies in more than a year Saturday, April 17, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.   The university is holding 11 smaller commencement ceremonies over the course of the next two weekends to allow for proper social distancing for graduates and their guests.   President John Thrasher is presiding over the ceremonies, as well […]

A Message from President Thrasher in Support for Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

Dear FSU Family,    As the nation continues to grieve over the shootings in Atlanta that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, I want to share my own feelings of anger and sadness about this horrific act of violence. Across the country there has been an alarming increase in the number of violent and xenophobic incidents targeting Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and I […]

FSU honors William T. Hold with honorary doctoral degree

Florida State University awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree Thursday, March 11, to alumnus and insurance industry trailblazer William T. Hold. FSU President John Thrasher presided over the small, socially distanced ceremony held at the FSU President’s house. Thrasher said that, while the COVID-19 pandemic forced a smaller ceremony, he was thrilled to honor Hold.  “It […]

FSU invites 2020 graduates back to campus for in-person commencement

Read President Thrasher’s full letter to 2020 graduates! Florida State University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for its 2020 graduates, President John Thrasher announced Wednesday.  “I know it was disappointing that we were not able to hold in-person commencement over the past year, and we have been waiting for the right time to honor you with a proper ceremony,” Thrasher wrote in a […]

An Invitation to the FSU Class of 2020 for In-Person Commencement

Dear 2020 Graduates, We’ve all faced extraordinary challenges over the past year because of the pandemic, and I’m so proud of you for persevering through these difficult times and earning your Florida State University degrees. I know it was disappointing that we were not able to hold in-person commencement over the past year, and we […]

A roadmap to success: FSU reaping rewards of strategic plan

FSU’s Roadmap to Success Starts with its Strategic Goals Goal I: Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) ‘Design Thinking’ sparks innovative spirit of FSU students Goal II: Academic and Research Excellence FSU invests in interdisciplinary research to meet future challenges Goal III: Diversity and Inclusion FSU launches ‘Diversity Talks’ podcast Goal IV-V: Student Success Student success is […]

President Thrasher responds to recommendations from Anti-Racism Task Force

Florida State University President John Thrasher has responded to the recommendations submitted to him by members of the President’s Task Force on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in December.  He announced his decisions in a letter sent today to Professor Maxine Montgomery, chair of the task force, and its members.   “You have addressed difficult issues that are critical to moving our university forward, and I was pleased […]

FSU administers first round of vaccines to 65-plus population

Florida State University began administering the first round of COVID-19 vaccines to faculty, staff and students age 65 and older Wednesday in its continued efforts to mitigate the virus. Through a partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Leon County, FSU is now offering the vaccination to the university’s 65 and older population. The […]

A Message from President John Thrasher: Condemning Violence in Nation’s Capital

This message to all students, faculty and staff has been approved by John Thrasher, President of Florida State University. Dear FSU Family, Like everyone, I was shocked and deeply disturbed to watch yesterday’s events unfold in our nation’s capital. I strongly condemn this abhorrent display of violence and lawlessness, and as an institution of higher […]

A Message from President John Thrasher: Stay Vigilant against COVID-19

This message to all students, faculty and staff has been approved by John Thrasher, President of Florida State University. Dear FSU Family, Happy New Year and welcome to the spring semester! A new year always brings new hope, and we have many reasons to believe that 2021 will be a positive, productive and successful year […]

Year in Review: FSU’s strength shines throughout challenges of 2020 

• Best Photos of 2020 Florida State University showcased its strength and resilience during a global pandemic in 2020 while continuing to achieve new heights in student success and research initiatives.   FSU ranked among the nation’s Top 20 universities for the second consecutive year, posted a record freshman retention rate, brought in an all-time high of $250 million in research funding and enrolled a record […]