University News

FSU celebrates life of prominent supporter Al Dunlap

Published: October 11, 2019 | 7:13 am | Posted in: University News

More than 200 friends and family of Albert J. Dunlap gathered for a celebration of his life hosted by Mrs. Judy Dunlap Saturday, Oct. 5, at their home in Ocala.

More than 200 friends and family of Albert J. Dunlap — one of Florida State University’s most generous supporters — gathered for a celebration of his life hosted by Mrs. Judy Dunlap Saturday, Oct. 5, at their home in Ocala. Dunlap, a former corporate executive and philanthropist, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, at the age of 81. Florida State was well-represented at […]

FSU Master Craftsman Studio celebrates 20 years

Published: October 9, 2019 | 6:03 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, University News

President John Thrasher and program director of the Master Craftsman Studio John Raulerson at the 20th anniversary celebration of the studio.

With its Gothic architecture, live oaks, fountains and greens, Florida State University is one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. For the past 20 years, the FSU Master Craftsman Studio has been adding to the campus’ natural and architectural splendor with hand-crafted artistic pieces. The university marked the studio’s 20-year anniversary with a celebration Oct. 9 […]

Race effect: Researchers find black offenders more likely to be arrested than white offenders when committing violent crime together

Published: October 9, 2019 | 4:23 pm | Posted in: Education & Society, University News

Racial disparities at every level of the criminal justice system in America are well documented. Now, a new study by Florida State University researchers reveals it also exists at the initial level of arrest, even when the crime is committed by a diverse pair of co-offenders. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Criminology, […]

FSU signs memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Kyonggi University

Published: October 9, 2019 | 4:01 pm | Posted in: University News

Kyonggi University President In Kyu Kim led Kyonggi and FSU Provost Sally McRorie during a campus visit Oct. 4, 2019. (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University welcomed a delegation from Kyonggi University in South Korea for a campus visit Friday, Oct. 4. President In Kyu Kim led Kyonggi’s delegation. Kim is a long-time television news reporter and former head of the Korean Broadcasting System. During the visit, Kyonggi University representatives met with Provost Sally McRorie, faculty members, staff […]

Keep FSU secure by enlisting in Cybersecurity Boot Camp and signing the Cyber Pledge

Published: October 8, 2019 | 9:26 am | Posted in: University News

Join the cause and sign the Cyber Pledge to help keep Florida State University secure. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year Uncle Sam, Rosie the Riveter and other iconic American figures are encouraging FSU students, faculty and staff to join the cause and be responsible cybercitizens. Information Technology Services (ITS) is hosting a Cybersecurity Boot Camp campaign to enlist Noles in the war against cyberthreats and educate and spread […]

Annual Cresse Lecture series looks at race and social equity in government

Published: October 4, 2019 | 2:37 pm | Posted in: University News

The Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University will feature a noted scholar addressing social justice and racial equity at this year’s Joe Cresse Ethics in Government Lecture and Panel. Susan Gooden, interim dean and professor at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia […]

FSU students to showcase outstanding undergraduate research

Published: September 26, 2019 | 11:56 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life, University News

Students will present their research finding from the past year.

Florida State University undergraduates will present their creative skills and research findings from the past year at the 2019 President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. “The President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence is a celebration of the summer research and creative work undertaken by our IDEA Grant and Tech Fellow award recipients under the mentorship […]

FSU takes part in 20th anniversary celebration of Tallahassee-St. Maarten Sister City agreement

Published: September 26, 2019 | 10:24 am | Posted in: University News

From left: (Front) Lililita Johnson-Forbes, Jessica Rogers, Calvin Mardembrough, Provost Sally McRorie and Cindy Green. (Back) Cherrianne Dangleben York, Betty Jensen, Assistant Provost Stephen McDowell, Kristen Hagen, Ashley Krutz and Jocelyn Vaughn.

Florida State University’s Office of the Provost welcomed guests from St. Maarten’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Wednesday, Sept. 25, as a part of the 20th anniversary of the Sister City agreement between St. Maarten and Tallahassee. The relationship was established in 1999 as the territories recognized the mutual benefit and potential partnership, particularly […]

FSU remembers Donald L. Tucker

Published: September 25, 2019 | 3:35 pm | Posted in: University News

Donald L. Tucker, for whom a Florida State University facility is named, died Sept. 24. He was 84. Tucker served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 1974 to 1978 and as a Special Ambassador for the United States to the Dominican Republic. “I enjoyed getting to know Don Tucker over the years,” said President John […]

FSU recognizes Young Alumni in annual ceremony

Published: September 24, 2019 | 3:47 pm | Posted in: University News

From left: FSU Alumni Association President and CEO Julie Cheney with 2019 Reubin O’D. Askew awardees Zach Heng, Captain Danilo Belarmino, Aurélie Mathieu and Ashley Russell and chair of the National Board of Directors Sam Ambrose. (Photo by Steve Chase)

The Florida State University Alumni Association recognized 22 young alumni for their significant contributions to their professions, communities or alma mater at the eighth annual Young Alumni Awards Dinner Friday, Sept. 20. The Notable Noles program recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of FSU’s alumni age 35 or younger who have made exceptional achievements and significant contributions […]