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Herschel Chawdry
Physics
October 15, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Herschel Chawdhry

Bella Bozied and Jack LaBruno

Physics researchers
Physics
October 13, 2026

FSU physicists receive funding through Department of Energy’s $7.3M Quantum Technology Outposts research initiative

McKenzie Harris

Lightning storm
Scientific Computing
October 13, 2026

FSU computational scientist earns National Science Foundation grant to improve nighttime thunderstorm forecasts

Rahaf Alshinhab

Weikuan Yu
Computer Science
October 12, 2026

FSU computer scientist appointed National Science Foundation program director

Caroline Christensen

Evan Lloyd
Biological Science
October 8, 2026

Postdoctoral Spotlight: Evan Lloyd

Caroline Christensen

Ana Julia Ferrugini Souza and Chloe Britton Naime
Chemistry and Biochemistry
October 7, 2026

Two FSU graduate students awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Harper Schuknecht

Tara Dudley and Kathleen Powers Conti
History
October 7, 2026

FSU historian helps restore, reinterpret Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home

Caroline Christensen

Discovery Days graphic
Physics
October 6, 2026

FSU discovery days invites the community to explore breakthrough ideas, innovation and creativity

Bill Wellock

Michael Gubanov
Computer Science
October 5, 2026

FSU data scientist receives NSF CAREER Award to develop AI model to analyze complex numerical data at scale

Carly Nelson

Kimberly Christopher
Chemistry and Biochemistry
October 1, 2026

Florida State University doctoral candidate transforms 'forever chemicals' research into commercial possibilities through NSF's I-Corps program

Lydia Allen

Doug Storace
Neuroscience
October 1, 2026

FSU neuroscientist earns NSF CAREER Award for researching how brains process smell

McKenzie Harris

Camille Pepper
English
October 1, 2026

Student Spotlight: Camille Pepper

Jack LaBruno

Biwu Ma, Joseph Schlenoff, Subramanian Ramakrishnan
Chemistry and Biochemistry
September 30, 2026

FSU researchers develop more durable materials for radiation detection and imaging

Caroline Christensen

Amy Sang
Chemistry and Biochemistry
September 25, 2026

FSU chemist earns Florida Cancer Innovation Fund grant to create new pediatric cancer treatments from existing medicines

Kendall Cooper

Anna Cohen
Anthropology
September 24, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Anna Cohen

Rahaf Alshinhab

Chemistry faculty
Chemistry and Biochemistry
September 23, 2026

FSU chemists awarded more than $2M in NSF funding to advance materials research

Caroline Christensen

Math virtual conference panelists
Mathematics
September 22, 2026

FSU Department of Mathematics to host panel on intersection of AI and math research

Jack LaBruno

Diego Lebron
Chemistry and Biochemistry
September 17, 2026

Student Spotlight: Diego Lebron

Jack LaBruno

FSU researchers
Physics
September 15, 2026

FSU physicists secure DOE Genesis Mission awards to advance groundbreaking research in technological innovation

Caroline Christensen

26-27 Fulbright U.S. recipients
College of Arts and Sciences
September 11, 2026

Four FSU students win Fulbright awards to teach, research and connect across cultures

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Phong Võ Tiến
Physics
September 10, 2026

Postdoctoral Spotlight: Phong Võ Tiến

Bella Bozied and Éabha Phelan

Kai Zhao
Computer Science
September 9, 2026

FSU computer scientist earns NSF CAREER Award for data compression research

Éabha Phelan

Thomas Joiner
Psychology
September 3, 2026

FSU suicide prevention expert Thomas Joiner explains why connection, conversation and research can save lives

Stephen Stone

Orian Yvin
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
September 3, 2026

Student Spotlight: Oriane Yvin

Éabha Phelan

Paul Renfro next to an FSU experts graphic
History
September 2, 2026

FSU history professor explains how Gen Z processes 9/11

Stephen Stone

Humanities Center dissertation fellows.
FSU Humanities Center
September 1, 2026

FSU Humanities Center announces inaugural class of dissertation fellows

Caroline Christensen

Students on Legacy Walk at FSU
FSU Humanities Center
September 1, 2026

FSU launches Humanities Center to expand interdisciplinary research and collaboration

Caroline Christensen

Gordon Erlebacher, Colleen Ganley, Chris Schatschneider and Robert Schoen.
Scientific Computing
August 27, 2026

FSU researchers win $1.5M NSF grant to make K-12 math data more useful for educators

Kendall Cooper

Arianna Ferry
Modern Languages and Linguistics
August 27, 2026

Student Spotlight: Arianna Ferry

Rahaf Alshinhab

Attendees participate in the 2026 AI Bootcamp at the Kroto Auditorium on Aug. 19, 2026
Chemistry and Biochemistry
August 21, 2026

FSU hosts 2026 AI Bootcamp series to aid students, faculty, staff learning and research

Amy Walden

New FSU students
Florida State University
August 20, 2026

Florida State University welcomes Class of 2030 as new academic year begins

Jenny Ralph Moses

Pamela Keel
Psychology
August 18, 2026

Florida State University expert explores potential GLP-1 link to binge-eating improvements

Stephen Stone

An adult male tagged green sea turtle
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
August 14, 2026

Turtle travels: FSU researchers uncover different migration strategies among male green sea turtles

McKenzie Harris

Headshot of Lili Boss in a blue stripped shirt with a blurred background of trees.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
August 13, 2026

Student Spotlight: Lili Boss

Bella Bozied

Westcott building on campus
College of Arts and Sciences
August 13, 2026

Florida State University launches Florida’s first graduate credential in quantum information science and engineering

Kathleen Haughney

Jimmy Yu
Religion
August 10, 2026

FSU researcher awarded humanities grant to make Buddhist knowledge more accessible

Jack Labruno

Joel Smith
Chemistry and Biochemistry
August 6, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Joel M. Smith

Éabha Phelan

Xiaonan Zhang
Computer Science
August 5, 2026

FSU computer scientist earns NSF CAREER Award to advance collaborative artificial intelligence systems

Rahaf Alshinhab

Summer 2026 commencement graphic
College of Arts and Sciences
July 30, 2026

Arts and Sciences honors new graduates during FSU summer commencement ceremonies

Jack LaBruno

Professor of Geology and Environmental Science Yang Wang
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
July 30, 2026

FSU geologists discover North, South American mammals mingled before continental connection

Kendall Cooper

Vladimir Dobrosavljevic
Physics
July 30, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Vladimir Dobrosavljevic

Carly Nelson

Neil Van Leeuwen
Philosophy
July 23, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Neil Van Leeuwen

Jack LaBruno

Genesis Mission cover graphic
Physics
July 22, 2026

Florida State University secures Department of Energy Genesis Mission awards

Kathleen Haughney

Summer 2026 commencement graphic
Florida State University
July 22, 2026

Osceola and Renegade leader Allen Durham, Lawton Professor Brad Schmidt to address summer FSU graduates

Patty Cox

Andrea Meltzer headshot. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Psychology
July 16, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Andrea Meltzer

Carolina Ortega

A collage of artwork from Professor Oliver Steinbock’s AI-generated songs
Chemistry and Biochemistry
July 16, 2026

FSU chemistry professor develops artificial intelligence songs to help students learn complex concepts

Éabha Phelan

Meg Croney-Clark
English
July 15, 2026

Behind the Highlights

English alumna Meg Croney-Clark brings soccer’s biggest moments to fans worldwide

Jack LaBruno

Scott Rigs in the lab.
Physics
July 15, 2026

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Physics alumnus Scott Riggs founds AI startup to help researchers solve persistent scientific mysteries

Amy Walden

Olivia Foley
Biological Science
July 15, 2026

Clinical Care

Biological science alumna Olivia Foley balances patient care and surgical responsibilities as a physician assistant

Carly Nelson

Christine Fox
English
July 15, 2026

Limitless Learning

English alumna Christine Fox’s passion for education aims to make knowledge accessible to all

Christine Watson

Brian Davis Jr.
History
July 15, 2026

War Stories

History doctoral candidate Brian Davis Jr. explores the intersections of the Black freedom movement and Black military experiences

Bella Bozied

Sophie Works
Modern Languages and Linguistics
July 15, 2026

Art as Archive

Russian studies major Sophie Works examines how lacquer art reveals stories of identity and memory

Carolina Ortega-Martinez

Dev Sangha
Biological Science
July 15, 2026

The Heart of Medicine

Biological science undergrad Dev Sangha unites volunteer work and accessible research for community care

Éabha Phelan

Neda Mobasher on a research dive.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
July 15, 2026

Keeping Time

Chemical oceanography doctoral student Neda Mobasher uses coral skeletons to reconstruct Earth’s climate history

Kendall Cooper

Cyprian Lewandowski
Physics
July 15, 2026

Quantum Questions

Condensed-matter physicist Cyprian Lewandowski uncovers novel electronic properties in quantum materials

McKenzie Harris

Mercedes Haigler
History
July 15, 2026

Partisan Pioneers

Historian Mercedes Haigler highlights the roles of women in early American politics

Devin Bittner

Debajyoti Sinha
Statistics
July 15, 2026

Classroom to Clinical Impact

Statistics professor Debajyoti Sinha prepares students to solve real-world health challenges through research and teaching

Rahaf Alshinhab

Linda Rinaman
Neuroscience
July 15, 2026

Metabolic Mechanisms

FSU alumna-turned-faculty Linda Rinaman studies neurological systems behind food intake

Kendall Cooper

FSU 175 graphic
Florida State University
July 15, 2026

FSU Forever

The College of Arts and Sciences reflects on the foundational role it has played in FSU’s rich 175-year history

McKenzie Harris

Eric Barron
College of Arts and Sciences
July 15, 2026

Alumnus Eric Barron named interim president of national nonprofit research consortium

Ronald E. Doel, professor of history
History
July 15, 2026

FSU historian available for interviews on modern space exploration

Stephen Stone

Paul Niell
FSU Humanities Center
July 14, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: How FSU art history professor Paul Niell’s research informs hurricane preparation

Stephen Stone

Alyssa Atwood
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
July 13, 2026

FSU researcher creates seawater isotope database to improve climate reconstructions, projection

Carly Nelson

Michael Kofler, a professor of psychology at Florida State University
Psychology
July 13, 2026

Sky Therapeutics, Florida State University announce first FDA Breakthrough Device designation for ADHD treatment

McKenzie Harris

Headshot of Jacob Hair outside. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
July 9, 2026

Student Spotlight: Jacob Hair 

Bella Bozied

FSU Department of Physics Chair Paul Cottle assists students during the 2026 Nuclear Medicine and Science Camp at Mosley High School in Lynn Haven, Florida. Photo by Carly Nelson.
Physics
July 9, 2026

FSU Physics hosts eighth annual Nuclear Medicine and Science Camp

Emily Stewart, Lindsi Allman, Michael Diamond
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
July 8, 2026

FSU scientists find gas emissions from rocks may have contributed to ancient climate swings, mass extinctions

McKenzie Harris

Virginia Lewis and Stephen Sansom
Classics
July 8, 2026

FSU classics professors available for interviews on the upcoming film "The Odyssey"

Stephen Stone

Assistant Professor of Biological Science Amy Webster
Biological Science
July 8, 2026

FSU biologist earns $1 million NSF CAREER Award for epigenetics research

Kendall Cooper

Associate Professor of Psychology David March
Psychology
July 7, 2026

Shark Awareness Day: FSU expert explains why beachgoers misjudge ocean risks

Stephen Stone

Stephanie Leitch, professor and chair of FSU's Department of Art History, will use the Berlin Prize to complete a book exploring how recycled images influenced perceptions of distant peoples, places and animals during the 16th and 17th centuries.
FSU Humanities Center
June 26, 2026

FSU art historian wins Berlin Prize for research on images, printing and power

Jamie Rager

Headshot of Meegan Kennedy, outside the FSU Williams Building, holding her latest book. Photo by Devin Bittner.
English
June 25, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Meegan Kennedy

Carolina Ortega

Associate Professor of Scientific Computing Bryan Quaife
Scientific Computing
June 24, 2026

FSU computational scientist helps advance targeted drug-delivery systems using coding, modeling

Kendall Cooper

Headshot of Michael Alvarado outside. Photo by Carly Nelson.
Computer Science
June 18, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Alvarado

Rahaf Alshinhab

2026 Best Global Universities ranking graphic
Florida State University
June 18, 2026

FSU education program ranks No. 25 globally in U.S. News & World Report rankings

Patty Cox

From left, Assistant Professor Michael Diamond and graduate student alumnus Anthony Freveletti
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
June 17, 2026

FSU scientists uncover differences in drivers of long-term temperature changes in Atlantic, Pacific oceans

Jack Labruno

Headshot of Eva Mustian.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
June 11, 2026

Student Spotlight: Eva Mustian

Rahaf Alshinhab

Assistant Professor of Physics Cyprian Lewandowski
Physics
June 8, 2026

Collaborative research by FSU physicists uncovers novel electronic properties in quantum material

McKenzie Harris

American flag up close
College of Arts and Sciences
June 4, 2026

FSU faculty available for coverage of America’s Semiquincentennial

Stephen Stone

Headshot of Scott Stagg. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Biological Science
June 4, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Scott Stagg

Carly Nelson

A data visualization showing internal tides data around the Hawaiian Islands from NASA Goddard's Space Flight Center simulation run. Internal tides data appear on the water surface and the direction of the waves reveal the interplay between the steep underwater features and the tidal energy generated in the region. (Courtesy of NASA)
COAPS
June 3, 2026

Satellite science: FSU research increases accuracy of high-resolution ocean surface measurements

Bill Wellock

Florida State University chemist James Frederich believes new drug discoveries like daraxonrasib underscore the importance of university research.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
June 3, 2026

FSU chemist points to academic research behind promising pancreatic cancer treatment

Stephen Stone

Brandon Gehrke Headshot. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Air Force ROTC
May 28, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Brandon Gehrke

Carolina Ortega

Justin Kennemur, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry
May 26, 2026

FSU polymer chemist receives prestigious American Chemical Society award

Éabha Phelan

FSU chemistry professor Xiangpeng Li with his microfluidics system for droplet screening
Chemistry and Biochemistry
May 21, 2026

Florida State University, National MagLab investigate soil microbes from around the world for new antibacterial drugs

Edan Schultz

Headshot of Renee Rushing. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Philosophy
May 21, 2026

Student Spotlight: Renee Rushing

Rahaf Alshinhab

Zackary Firestone and Joel Smith
Chemistry and Biochemistry
May 19, 2026

FSU chemists use sea sponge bacteria to create new molecules for drug discovery

Kendall Cooper

Florida State University history students Chase Panish and Flora Domitrovic
History
May 18, 2026

Two Florida State University history graduates win statewide awards in historic preservation

Éabha Phelan

Brad Schmidt expert pitch graphic
Psychology
May 18, 2026

FSU expert available to discuss high-functioning anxiety during Mental Health Awareness Month

Stephen Stone

A satellite image as Hurricane Debby makes landfall along the coast of Florida in the Big Bend region of the state's panhandle as a Category 1 storm on the morning of Aug. 5, 2024
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
May 14, 2026

5 things FSU hurricane experts want Floridians to know before this season

Patty Cox

Suzanne Sinke's headshot. Photo by Devin Bittner.
History
May 14, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Suzanne Sinke

Carly Nelson

2026 Hurricane Season expert pitch graphic
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
May 13, 2026

Florida State University experts available to comment for 2026 hurricane season

Bill Wellock

Headshot of Alfred Mele. Photo credit: Alfred Mele.
Philosophy
May 7, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Alfred Mele

Jack LaBruno

In the News graphic
COAPS
May 6, 2026

Florida State University faculty to share insights for 2026 hurricane season in virtual media briefing

Bill Wellock

Jayur Mehta, an associate professor of anthropology at Florida State University,
Anthropology
May 5, 2026

New collaborative research by FSU anthropologist reveals historical migration is key to planning for sea-level rise resilience

McKenzie Harris

From left, Michael Secor, a recent doctoral graduate in meteorology from FSU’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, and Professor Ming Cai
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
May 5, 2026

FSU researchers develop method to expand winter weather forecasting capabilities from weeks to months

Kendall Cooper