THE BIG STORY

NEWS & MORE FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

• JULY 7, 2025 •

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Senate Bill 892, codifying FSU's Election Law Center

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill 892 into law, officially codifying the FSU College of Law’s Election Law Center. The center, created during the 2023 legislative session through a $1 million appropriation, positions Florida State University as a national leader in election law scholarship and practice. Read More ...

VA Deputy Secretary Hosts Roundtable with FSU Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence visited Florida State University’s campus Tuesday, June 24, for a roundtable discussion with FSU, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College student veterans and those who work to support them. Read more ...

Two FSU doctoral students selected for competitive Philanthropic Educational Organization scholarships

Clinical psychology doctoral student Morgan Robison and history doctoral student Danielle Wirsansky, both from the College of Arts and Sciences, have received 2025-2026 Scholar Awards from the Philanthropic Educational Organization, or P.E.O., a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting women through education.
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FSU archaeologists find preservation of cultural heritage sites plays key role in coastal community resilience

FSU archaeologists Jayur Madhusudan Mehta and Mark D. McCoy say that protecting coastal landscapes from climate threats requires managing natural and cultural resources together. Their study highlights how Indigenous sites like shell mounds are often overlooked in coastal planning, risking both ecosystems and heritage. Read more ...

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