President John Thrasher

FSU to celebrate Fall 2020 commencement during virtual ceremony Dec. 11

Published: December 7, 2020 | 4:00 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University will hold a virtual commencement ceremony for its fall graduates Friday, Dec. 11. President John Thrasher will preside over the ceremony, which will be streamed on the university’s website and YouTube channel. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. Visit commencement.fsu.edu for links. The virtual ceremony will incorporate many of the […]

State of the University: Thrasher reflects on past accomplishments, expresses optimism for FSU’s future

Published: December 2, 2020 | 5:40 pm | Posted in: University News

President John Thrasher delivered his sixth State of the University address to the Faculty Senate Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at the Heritage Museum in Dodd Hall. (Bill Lax/FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University President John Thrasher reflected on the university’s incredible achievements during his six-year tenure as FSU’s 15th president and expressed his excitement for the promise of the future during his final State of the University address. Thrasher delivered the address to the Faculty Senate Wednesday, Dec. 2, before a small, socially distanced audience at the Heritage Museum in Dodd […]

Resilient FSU: University community finishes fall strong, looks forward to spring

Published: November 23, 2020 | 12:07 pm | Posted in: University News

Students student while socially distancing at Strozier Library. (FSU Photography Services)

When the global COVID-19 pandemic forced universities across the country to pivot to remote instruction during the spring and summer semesters, the likelihood of resuming face-to-face classes seemed doubtful this fall. Working with faculty, public health officials and government leaders, college and university administrators — including those at Florida State University — laid out detailed plans on how they would safely bring back students and faculty to campus. […]

President Thrasher announces new staff appointments

Published: November 20, 2020 | 9:54 am | Posted in: University News

Laurel Fulkerson will serve as interim vice president for Research, succeeding Vice President for Research Gary K. Ostrander, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Florida State University President John Thrasher announced key staff appointments during his report to the Board of Trustees Friday. Laurel Fulkerson will serve as interim vice president for Research, succeeding Vice President for Research Gary K. Ostrander, who has been in the position since 2011. Ostrander announced earlier this year his intention to step down […]

A message from President Thrasher: Thanksgiving Break

Published: November 17, 2020 | 1:58 pm | Posted in: Announcements, COVID-19 Announcements

Dear FSU Family, As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to express my gratitude to you — our students, faculty and staff — for your flexibility, your resilience and your dedication to Florida State University during these unusual times. After an increase of COVID-19 cases on campus in early September, FSU’s positivity rate has remained relatively […]

FSU hosts CDC Director Robert Redfield for COVID-19 roundtable discussion

Published: November 9, 2020 | 3:46 pm | Posted in: University News

Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Robert Redfield speaks with FSU President John Thrasher during his visit to FSU's campus Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. (Bill Lax/FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University welcomed Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Robert Redfield as well as state health officials to campus Monday for a roundtable discussion on the university’s response to COVID-19. Redfield used the opportunity to deliver a clarion call: Keep wearing masks. “Masks work,” Redfield said. “They save lives.” FSU officials briefed Redfield, along with Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees and Deputy Secretary of Health Shamarial Roberson, on class delivery methods, the university’s COVID-19 testing operation and […]

Statement from Florida State University Re: President and Mrs. Thrasher

Published: October 6, 2020 | 4:55 pm | Posted in: University News

4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 Florida State University President John Thrasher and First Lady Jean Thrasher have tested positive for COVID-19. President Thrasher learned of his positive result at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday after taking a PCR test earlier in the day. Mrs. Thrasher learned of her positive diagnosis late Monday night after a recent […]

FSU Board of Trustees approves Presidential Search Advisory Committee

Published: October 2, 2020 | 5:13 pm | Posted in: University News

CARES Act funding addressed student needs such as unanticipated travel, food, housing, course materials, health care and childcare. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University Board of Trustees Chair Ed Burr appointed a 15-member committee, as required by the Florida Board of Governors, to conduct a national search for the university’s 16th president during a special board meeting today via Zoom. Trustees unanimously affirmed Burr’s appointees. The selection of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee followed guidelines set […]

Florida State retains Top 20 status in U.S. News rankings, advances in several key metrics

Published: September 14, 2020 | 1:00 am | Posted in: University News

Top 20 National Public Universities 2021 U.S. News & World Report

Florida State University retained its place in the Top 20 among national public universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, while improving in several key measures considered in the publication’s methodology. FSU is No. 19 on the list, marking the second consecutive year that the university placed in the Top 20. The rankings appear in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2021” guidebook. “Our continued recognition as one of […]

FSU Board of Trustees to begin process for national presidential search

Published: September 11, 2020 | 12:27 pm | Posted in: University News

Florida State University President John Thrasher and Board of Trustees Chair Ed Burr today announced that due to the potential impact of COVID-19 on a national presidential search, the time is right to begin planning for FSU’s future. They shared the news at the conclusion of today’s meeting of the Board of Trustees. Burr said […]

A Message from President John Thrasher: Behavior That Threatens Campus Health and Safety

Published: August 25, 2020 | 4:29 pm | Posted in: COVID-19 Announcements

Dear FSU Students, Over the past few days I have learned of several reports of students holding house parties, participating in large gatherings, not wearing face coverings and not social distancing. I am deeply concerned with this sheer defiance to comply with the university’s guidelines and expectations set forth and communicated to you before the fall semester. On Sunday, FSU Police arrested and charged seven students for […]

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