THE BIG STORY

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•  FEBRUARY 28, 2022 •

President McCullough reflects on humble beginnings, lays out ambitious vision during investiture ceremony

Florida State University celebrated the inauguration of its 16th president, Richard D. McCullough, with a formal investiture ceremony Friday, Feb. 25. McCullough delivered his inaugural address inside Ruby Diamond Concert Hall before a crowd that included family, friends, city and state officials and academic luminaries from universities across the country. Read more ...

An eye on the future: FSU, higher ed leaders examine issues transforming universities

With Florida State University celebrating the inauguration of its 16th president, a panel of higher education leaders gathered to consider the challenges and opportunities facing universities and the critical need for a liberal arts education to help solve 21st-century questions. Read more ...

Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Alma Littles leading new generation of physicians

Dr. Alma Littles’ commitment to service was born in her hometown of Quincy, Florida, long before she came to the Florida State University College of Medicine. The Gadsden County Black History and Educational Organization honored Littles during the 42nd annual Gadsden County Black History Festival & Parade on Feb. 26. 
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FSU makes multimillion dollar commitment to local research incubator

Florida State University has pledged $5.6 million in capital commitments to bring a new research-centric business incubator called North Florida Innovation Labs to Leon County’s Innovation Park. This funding, which comes from the FSU Research Foundation and includes a $2.6 million gift and $3.0 million loan, complements a $12.4 million federal grant and $2.8 million from Blueprint’s Office of Economic Vitality. Read more ...

FSU Department of Mathematics among top U.S. producers of doctoral degrees

Over the past 20 years, the number of doctorates awarded in mathematics by U.S. institutions has nearly doubled, according to recently published data from the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED). Florida State University is among the top contributors to that exceptional growth. Read more ...

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