THE BIG STORY

NEWS & MORE FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

• JANUARY 5, 2026 •

FSU receives $65 million philanthropic investment from Dr. Herbert Wertheim to elevate College of Business

In December, the college received a $65 million philanthropic investment from Dr. Herbert Wertheim — a billionaire optometrist, inventor, businessman, philanthropist and the founder and president of Brain Power Incorporated (BPI), the world’s largest manufacturer of optical tints. Read more ...

‘Welcome FSU’ greets students and celebrates start of spring semester

All students, whether returning to Florida State University or new to campus, are invited to participate in the official kickoff for the Spring 2026 semester with “Welcome FSU” events starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 16. Read more ...

FSU agrees to proposed terms for transfer of city-owned hospital assets

Florida State University and City of Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad have agreed to a proposed memorandum of understanding that forms the basis for transferring all city-owned hospital assets currently leased to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Inc. Read more ...

FSU researchers part of team awarded $5M to develop AI tools for children with speech and language challenges

Florida State University researchers are part of a multi-institutional team awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop new tools using artificial intelligence to help children with speech and language limitations communicate. Read more ...

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