THE BIG STORY

NEWS & MORE FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

•  JUNE 17, 2024 •

‘An FSU legend’: Jim Pitts retires after more than 50 years at Florida State

For Jim Pitts, the greatest return on investment in study abroad has always been its impact on students and faculty. As director of International Programs at Florida State University since 1995, Pitts has traveled the world while steering the organization to sound success. Now, after more than five decades at Florida State, Pitts is stepping down from the helm and into retirement. His last day is June 30. Read more ...

Florida State University looks to continue momentum with vital state funding

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, which will provide Florida State University with significant operational support and new funds for capital projects during the next fiscal year and bolster FSU in advancing its mission as one of the top public universities in the country. Read more ...

FSU Summer Music Camps to debut five new pieces during summer performances

The FSU College of Music’s Summer Music Camps are offering campers the unique opportunity to premiere five never-before-heard musical pieces. The weeklong camps are offered for elementary, middle and high school students over a four-week period, with more than 1,600 students signing up for this year’s camps – the largest cohort to date. Read more ...

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor explains how his work helps protect communities from hurricane winds

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Assistant Professor Pedro Fernández-Cabán researches better methods for quantifying the intensity of hurricane winds and how those winds affect the structural integrity of buildings. Read more ...

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