THE BIG STORY

NEWS & MORE FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

• SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 •

FSU and TMH join forces to establish academic health center

Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare have approved the structure for a historic partnership agreement to create an academic health center in Tallahassee, a development that will transform health care in North Florida and expand FSU’s mission in education and research.  Read more ...

FSU secures historic $10 million gift to revolutionize nursing education

Florida State University is set to advance nursing education and health care innovation in Northwest Florida with the support of a $10 million gift — the largest-ever to the College of Nursing —from The Fairholme Foundation. Read more ...

Florida State University continues to shine in Niche’s 2026 Best College Rankings

Florida State University continues to solidify its reputation as a premier public institution, securing the No. 11 spot in Niche’s 2026 Top Public Universities in America rankings. Read more ...

FSU tops The Princeton Review’s best value, student satisfaction rankings in Florida

Florida State University continues to be recognized among the best in the nation according to The Princeton Review’s latest college rankings list, adding to FSU’s nationally renowned reputation in providing exceptional educational value and meaningful student experiences. Read more ...

FSU celebrates grand opening of new West Palm Beach collaboration space

Florida State University marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, Sept. 16, with the grand opening of its new West Palm Beach collaboration space at The Press building. Made possible through the generous donation from alumnus Ben Macfarland, the new space helps to strengthen FSU’s commitment to expanding its reach and cultivating partnerships throughout South Florida. Read more ...

FSU Top 4 for retention rates, Top 9 for graduation rates, shattering its own records

Florida State University has broken its own records in graduation and retention rates, securing its role as a formidable national leader in student academic success. Read more ...

FAMU-FSU researcher uses AI-powered robotic unicycle to study how people learn complex motor skills

A new research project led by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Assistant Professor Taylor Higgins will investigate the process of acquiring motor skills by studying how people learn to control a machine where balance and movement is constant and crucial — the unicycle.  Read more ...

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