THE BIG STORY

NEWS & MORE FROM YOUR TOP 20 UNIVERSITY

•  AUGUST 3, 2020 •

Hamilton urges hard work, unity in address to 2020 summer graduates

While the nation grapples with both a global pandemic and social unrest, Florida State University men’s basketball head coach Leonard Hamilton urged summer graduates to put in the extra effort, learn how to communicate with others, and be part of the solution. Hamilton delivered the commencement address at Friday’s virtual commencement ceremony. Read more ...

FSU awards honors medallions to Summer 2020 graduates

Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 27 high-achieving graduates during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, July 30. The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of the university’s most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication and drive for creating change. Read more ...

Check out the latest Faculty and Staff Briefs!

FSU faculty and staff members are being recognized nationally and around the world for earning grants and awards, presenting and publishing. Read more ...

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society welcomes 17 new inductees in virtual ceremony

FSU welcomed 17 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this summer. Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service. Read more ...

Engineering researchers harness wind data to help meet energy needs in Florida

Florida is one of several states in the Southeast where wind energy is virtually nonexistent, which is one reason wind farms have not been an economically viable energy source in the region. But a new study from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering shows how upcoming technological advances could make wind energy a hot commodity in the Sunshine State. Read more ...

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