THE BIG STORY

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•  APRIL 26, 2021 •

President Thrasher sends spring graduates off with inspiration from his FSU journey

Florida State University President John Thrasher urged new graduates to use the knowledge they have gained at FSU to make the world a better place in his commencement address delivered at six in-person ceremonies Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Read more ...

Kampmann honored as Distinguished Teacher during annual Faculty Awards

Raphael Kampmann, a teaching faculty member in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, received Florida State University’s 2021 Distinguished Teacher Award during the annual Faculty Awards ceremony, which was held virtually April 22. Read more ...

FSU College of Medicine once again nation’s most selective medical school

For the second consecutive year, the Florida State University College of Medicine is the nation’s most selective medical school for admissions among schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The College of Medicine received more than 7,100 applications for the 120-person class that began in May 2020 and extended 149 offers for an acceptance rate of 2.1 percent. Read more ...

President Thrasher honored by Florida House of Representatives

The Florida House of Representatives recognized Florida State University President John Thrasher last week in honor of his outstanding achievements and service during his tenure as the university’s 15th president. Read more ...

FSU researchers find exposure to microplastics may alter cellular function

A team of Florida State University researchers found that exposure to microplastics for only a few days caused human lung cells to slow down their metabolism and growth, change shapes, and decluster so that gaps exist in what is typically a solid sheet of cells. The findings raise questions about the long-term effects of microplastics on human health.  Read more ...

FSU researcher awarded $2.2M NIH grant to study impact of Alzheimer’s disease on sleep-related brain function

Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Aaron Wilber has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study sleep-related brain function in Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive disorder that affects memory and behavior in millions of Americans. Wilber and his team will assess the relationship between spatial learning and memory and the brain’s dynamics during sleep. Read more ...

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