THE BIG STORY

NEWS & MORE FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

• NOVEMBER 24, 2025 •

FSU’s International Genetically Engineered Machine team wins gold medal in Paris for microplastics research

Florida State University’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team won a gold medal for the second year in a row at the world’s largest annual synthetic biology competition.  Read more ...

FSU announces 2026 Seminole 100 ahead of 9th annual celebration

Florida State University has announced its 2026 Seminole 100 list, honoring the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni. Representing some of the most dynamic companies in the nation, Seminole 100 celebrates alumni whose innovation and leadership are driving success across industries. Read more ...

Florida Center for Reading Research at FSU launches database to advance children’s literacy research

Researchers at the Florida Center for Reading Research have launched the developmental English Lexicon Project, an open-access database featuring word-reading data for 9,961 of the most frequently printed English words for children in grades 1-5. Read more ...

FSU’s Learning Systems Institute and World Bank convene over 340 educators in Ethiopia for knowledge exchange

The Learning Systems Institute at FSU partnered with the World Bank and UNESCO to host Educators Shaping Futures: A Global Knowledge Exchange on Teacher Preparation and Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Nov. 3-4. The event brought together over 340 participants from 41 countries to address the global shortage of qualified teachers and foster collaboration to ensure educators are well-prepared and supported in their roles. Read more ...

FSU earns silver certification in 2025 Bicycle Friendly University Awards

Florida State University has pedaled into the national spotlight, earning Silver-level recognition in the 2025 Bicycle Friendly University Awards from the League of American Bicyclists. Read more ...

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