THE BIG STORY

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•  DECEMBER 4, 2017 •

President Thrasher inducted into Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame

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 last week. Read more ...

FSU researcher finds link between excessive screen time and suicide risk

A new study co-authored by FSU Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Thomas Joiner presents compelling evidence that the more time teenagers spend on smartphones and other electronic screens, the more likely they are to feel depressed and think about, or attempt, suicide. Read more ...

FSU Shakespeare scholar directs theatre students in young version of Hamlet

When students from Florida State University’s Theatre Encounters class perform an early version of the Shakespearean tragedy "Hamlet" Dec. 6-7, audience members will experience a different, younger version of the play, according to Professor of Theatre Terri Bourus. Read more ...

College of Education student wins FSU's Three Minute Thesis competition

Shannon Gooden, an education doctoral student, took home the first-place prize for the Three Minute Thesis competition at Florida State University, Wednesday, Nov. 29. Read more ...

Dec. 6: State of the University

Florida State University President John Thrasher will deliver the State of the University Address during a Faculty Senate meeting at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center, Room 208. Thrasher will review the university’s accomplishments over the past year and outline goals for the future. The event is open to the public. For more information or to watch the live webcast, visit learningforlife.fsu.edu.

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