THE BIG STORY

NEWS & MORE FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

• MARCH 17, 2025 •

FSU Day at the Capitol set for March 19

Florida State University will celebrate its achievements and showcase its various programs during the annual FSU Day at the Capitol.The event will showcase many of the university’s colleges and academic departments, which will have displays and information tables set up on the second and third floors of the Capitol from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. Read more ...

FSU honors faculty and staff achievements at 2025 Authors Day

Florida State University hosted its annual FSU Authors Day, a celebration that honored 85 faculty and staff authors, showcasing a wide range of publications from various fields. The event highlighted scholarly monographs, textbooks, handbooks, edited volumes, music scores, poetry and novels released in 2024. Read more ...

FSU Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs receives NASPA Pillar of the Profession Award

Florida State University Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Zduy Chu has been awarded the Pillar of the Profession Award by the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA). This award recognizes leaders who have created a lasting impact on their institution, leaving a legacy of service.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory researchers decipher cause of solid-state battery breakdowns

A team at the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has discovered how tiny needles of metallic lithium known as dendrites form during solid-state battery use, which can lead to short circuits and battery failure. The team’s research, which was published in Nature Materials, provides a clearer understanding of dendrite formation and could help develop more reliable and efficient solid-state batteries for various applications, including electric vehicles, energy systems, medical devices and more. Read more ...

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