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•  NOVEMBER 1, 2021 •

FSU celebrates International Education Month in November

November is International Education Month at Florida State University, a time when the university spotlights the successes and the importance of international programs as well as the people at FSU and the university’s presence abroad. Read more ... 

Tallahassee Democrat features FSU's 'literary power couple': Barbara Hamby & David Kirby

The Tallahassee Democrat featured longtime FSU English faculty Barbara Hamby and David Kirby, "two prodigious writing talents who are among the most welcoming, funny, easy-going, and relatable people a Tallahasseean from any walk of life could meet." (Photo by Tori Schiender/Democrat) Read the Democrat article ...

FSU receives $100K from Truist to expand programming for first-generation students

The Florida State University Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation through its Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation, to expand programming and improve retention and graduation rates for first-generation students and those disadvantaged by economic circumstances. Read more ...

Quicker calculations: FSU faculty change up classes to find best way to teach math

1 + 1.  2 X 3. The simple math learned as children serves as the building blocks throughout many people’s academic careers. But for many at the collegiate level, math can be a stumbling block, especially for those wishing to pursue degrees in the hard sciences or engineering. Read more ... 

Check out the latest Faculty and Staff Briefs!

FSU faculty and staff are being recognized around the world for their achievements, honors, awards, bylines, presentations, grants and service. Read more ...

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