THE BIG STORY

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•  FEBRUARY 3, 2020 •

‘I found my purpose’: FSU student using her voice as Miss World to advocate for women and girls

When Florida State University undergraduate Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica was crowned Miss World on Dec. 14, 2019, in London, it marked the first time that black women have simultaneously held the titles of five of the world’s top beauty pageants. Before Singh made beauty pageant history, the 23-year-old was a Florida State student pursuing bachelor’s a degree in women’s studies and a minor in psychology with aspirations to one day become a medical doctor. Read more ...

Florida State ranked nation’s No. 1 law school for government careers

preLaw magazine has ranked Florida State University College of Law the nation’s best law school for government careers because of hands-on opportunities and location. The rankings, which are published in preLaw’s winter 2020 issue, reflect employment data, curricular offerings, and debt and loan repayment options. Read more ...

FSU College of Education launches interdisciplinary center for athletic coaching

Florida State University’s College of Education strives to prepare students and professionals to serve in any number of roles at educational institutions. Now, the new Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching, known as FSU COACH, aims to meet the growing demand for well-trained athletic coaches at all levels of competition, from school and amateur leagues all the way to professional organizations. Read more ...

The Week: 'Rapid weather swings linked to global warming may increase flu risk'

Florida State research was featured in The Week magazine. New research from a team of Florida State University scientists shows that rapid weather variability as a result of climate change could increase the risk of a flu epidemic in some highly populated regions in the late 21st century.  Read more ...

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