THE BIG STORY

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•  DECEMBER 9, 2019 •

State of the University: Thrasher applauds FSU’s culture of excellence

Florida State University students, faculty and staff are achieving at the highest levels, according to President John Thrasher, who presented his annual State of the University address to the Faculty Senate on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Read more ...

FSU’S Garnet and Gold Scholar Society honors 58 new inductees

FSU welcomed 58 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this fall. The society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service. Read more ...

Peter Beerli, a professor of scientific computing has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a lifetime distinction that honors contributions to science and technology. Michael Blaber, a professor of Biomedical Sciences in the FSU College of Medicine, and Murray Gibson, dean of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. 

Dec. 13-14: Fall Commencement

The 2019-2020 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Timothy Cross, will address graduates at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and Leon County judge, the Honorable Nina Ashenafi-Richardson, will speak at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. FSU President John Thrasher will preside over both ceremonies, which will take place at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Nearly 2,700 students will graduate this fall. Of that number, 1,989 will receive bachelor’s degrees, 587 will receive master’s/specialist degrees and 99 will receive doctorates. FSU’s Office of the Registrar estimates about 1,900 students will participate in the two ceremonies. Read more ...

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