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FSU chemistry professor Xiangpeng Li with his microfluidics system for droplet screening
Chemistry and Biochemistry
05/21/26

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
05/21/26

Student Spotlight: Renee Rushing

Rahaf Alshinhab

Zackary Firestone and Joel Smith
Chemistry and Biochemistry
05/19/26

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
05/18/26

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

Éabha Phelan

Brad Schmidt expert pitch graphic
Psychology
05/18/26

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
05/14/26

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

Patty Cox

Suzanne Sinke's headshot. Photo by Devin Bittner.
History
05/14/26

Faculty Spotlight: Suzanne Sinke

Carly Nelson

2026 Hurricane Season expert pitch graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/13/26

Florida State University experts available to comment for 2026 hurricane season

Bill Wellock

Headshot of Alfred Mele. Photo credit: Alfred Mele.
Philosophy
05/07/26

Faculty Spotlight: Alfred Mele

Jack LaBruno

COAPS
05/06/26

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
05/05/26

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
05/05/26

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

Kendall Cooper

Headshot of Rimil Guha Roy. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Neuroscience
04/30/26

Student Spotlight: Rimil Guha Roy

Éabha Phelan

Westcott Fountain, with Ruby Diamond behind it, and the words "Spring Commencement" under the photo.
College of Arts and Sciences
04/30/26

Arts and Sciences celebrates new Spring 2026 graduates

Bella Bozied

Christell Victoria Roach, a Florida State University doctoral student
English
04/29/26

FSU doctoral student earns prestigious literary arts fellowship to preserve legacy of historical communities

Jack Labruno

A loggerhead turtle hatchling at Truman Beach, Naval Air Station Key West in Key West, Florida
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
04/28/26

Q&A with FSU professor on reducing impact of boat strikes on sea turtles

Holden Grace Wilkins

Associate Professor of Biological Science and Neuroscience Roberto Vincis
Neuroscience
04/23/26

FSU neuroscientist earns national award for research on taste and eating behavior

Kendall Cooper

A photo of the SunFish Underwater Autonomous Vehicle taken at Jackson Blue Springs. (Photo courtesy Woodville Karst Plain Project.)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
04/23/26

FSU hydrogeologist receives $2.5 million to map Wakulla Springs system, providing insight into Florida’s water supply

Éabha Phelan

Headshot of Jaylynn Brunelli. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
04/23/26

Student Spotlight: Jaylynn Brunelli

By Carolina Ortega

From left, the Honorable Daniel Perez, speaker of the Florida House of Representatives; Sara Blakely, inventor, philanthropist and founder of Spanx and Sneex; and Lt. Gen. Sean M. Farrell, deputy commanding general of U.S. Special Operations Command
Florida State University
04/22/26

FSU to confer honorary degree on alumna and Spanx founder Sara Blakely at spring commencement

Patty Cox

Clockwise from top left, are David Braithwaite, Ravinder Nagpal, Qian Yin, and Joel Smith.
Psychology
04/21/26

Florida State University celebrates early career faculty with Developing Scholar Awards

Bill Wellock

Professor of Psychology Orenda Johnson
Psychology
04/20/26

‘It’s a huge honor’: FSU Psychology Professor Orenda Johnson wins Distinguished Teacher Award

Patty Cox

"Heart in Malachite,” Jennifer Scheckowitz, malachite crystal under a Keyence VHX-7000 microscope at 100x magnification, 2026.
College of Arts and Sciences
04/20/26

FSU’s Art in STEM returns for 12th year highlighting the beauty and artistry of science

Christine Watson

Headshot of Bhargav Karamched. Photo credit to Devin Bittner.
Mathematics
04/16/26

Faculty Spotlight: Bhargav Karamched

Carly Nelson

Professors Laura Reina of the Department of Physics and Brad Schmidt of the Department of Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences
04/15/26

Florida State University names two Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professors for 2026-2027

Patty Cox

Professor of Philosophy Michael Bishop
Philosophy
04/14/26

Florida State University study shows one class can change how students think — for years

Carly Nelson

Psychology
04/13/26

FSU experts discuss NeeDohs: The viral toys with real-world appeal

Stephen Stone

Headshot of Rachel Flemming. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
04/09/26

Student Spotlight: Rachel Flemming

Jack LaBruno

FSU graduate school rankings for 2026 graphic
Florida State University
04/07/26

FSU graduate programs achieve top marks in 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Headshot of Savoya Simone Joyner. Photo by Carolina Ortega.
Neuroscience
04/02/26

Student Spotlight: Savoya Simone Joyner

Carolina Ortega

From left, graduate student Bryan Kelly, Associate Professor Mark Spieker and Professor Alexander Volya in the John D. Fox Superconducting Linear Accelerator Laboratory at Florida State University. (Devin Bittner/ FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Physics
03/31/26

Quantum magnetism: FSU researchers demonstrate spin-flip process in atomic nucleus does not account for all magnetic behavior

Addison Delgado

Mayly Sanchez, Wyatt-Green Chair of Physics
Physics
03/27/26

FSU physicist appointed to U.S. Department of Energy’s new Office of Science Advisory Committee

McKenzie Harris

Headshot of Alda Balthrop-Lewis. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Religion
03/26/26

Faculty Spotlight: Alda Balthrop-Lewis

Jack LaBruno

FSU health logo mark over health center photo
Florida State University
03/19/26

Florida State University and Apalachee Center enter partnership to advance behavioral health research

Kathleen Haughney

Graphic of FSU's National Academy of Inventors (NAI) 2025 ranking
Florida State University
03/19/26

Florida State University ranks No. 60 nationally for U.S. utility patents, bolstering global innovation standing

Kathleen Haughney

Olivia K. Cook, a College of Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Psychology and the Learning Systems Institute
Psychology
03/19/26

Florida State University scholar Olivia K. Cook named National Postdoc of the Year

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Lillie M. Bradshaw
Biological Science
03/18/26

FSU doctoral candidate receives Ecological Society Policy Award

Celine Johnson

Florida State University alumnus Craig Nash served as the chairman and chief executive officer of ILG, Inc., an American vacation ownership company, until 2018, when ILG merged with Marriott Vacations Worldwide, MVW. Nash earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology. Courtesy photo.
Psychology
03/12/26

Alumni Spotlight: Craig Nash

Carly Nelson

Kohsaku Tobioka, an associate professor in the Department of Physics.
Physics
03/06/26

FSU physicist earns prestigious international fellowship to research origins of universe

Éabha Phelan

2026 Great Give logo mark
Florida State University
03/05/26

15th annual FSU’s Great Give raises more than $1.5M

Gillian Bennett

Will Hanley is an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of History, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and a 2025 Mohamed Ali Foundation Fellow at Durham University in England. Photo by Devin Bittner.
History
03/05/26

Faculty Spotlight: Will Hanley

By Rahaf Alshinhab

James Frederich, the Werner Herz Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
03/02/26

The science of structures: FSU chemist synthesizes complex molecule with potential for medicine, pharmaceutical applications

McKenzie Harris

From left to right, top row: Pradeep Bhide, Ava Bienkiewicz, Christian Bleiholder. From left to right, bottom row: Yan-Yan Hu, Ulf Trociewitz, and the logo for the National Academy of Inventors.
Florida State University
03/02/26

Research to impact: Five FSU professors named National Academy of Inventors Senior members

Bill Wellock

From top-left to bottom-right, Aimée Boutin, Jonathan DaSo, Kelly Grove and Rachel Duke have received the Collaboration for Information Literacy Prize for developing "Paris World Capital," an innovative course that integrates cultural study with digital research skills.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
02/27/26

National MLA Award recognizes Florida State University’s innovative faculty‑librarian partnership

Michael Kofler
Psychology
02/26/26

FSU’s Children’s Learning Clinic celebrates providing free ADHD evaluations, treatments to 500 families

McKenzie Harris

Lei Yan is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in Florida State University’s Department of Statistics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Statistics
02/26/26

Student Spotlight: Lei Yan

Carolina Ortega

2026 Great Give graphic
Florida State University
02/25/26

FSU’s Great Give celebrates 15 years of giving

Gillian Bennett

From left, Department of Psychology Professor Thomas Joiner and Department of Geography Professor A. Stewart Fotheringham. They were recognized by the analytics company Clarivate for exceptional research impact.
Psychology
02/24/26

Two Florida State University professors named among world’s most highly cited researchers

Holden Grace Wilkins

AIMLX 26 graphic
Data Science
02/23/26

FSU’S 2026 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo explores latest applications for technology across industries

Christine Watson

Math in Industry Symposium graphic
Mathematics
02/23/26

FSU Department of Mathematics set to host second annual Math in Industry Symposium

Carolina Ortega

WWII archival photo
History
02/19/26

FSU Department of History to host Africa and the African Diaspora and the World Wars Conference

Carly Nelson

Samantha Bell is a Florida State University senior pursuing a degree in biochemistry, through the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with a minor in computer science, through the Department of Computer Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/19/26

Student Spotlight: Samantha Bell

Jack LaBruno

Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Joel M. Smith.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/18/26

FSU chemist earns Eli Lilly and Co. Grantee Award for contributions to biomedical, organic synthesis research

Kendall Cooper

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Michael Shatruk next to the FSU logo mark
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/17/26

FSU chemist lands international fellowship to advance quantum materials

Kendall Cooper

Books on a shelf in front of a MagLab sign
Florida State University
02/16/26

Be part of the MagLab story at 2026 Open House

Edan Schultz

Josh Briley is a Florida State University senior pursuing dual degrees in computational science through the Department of Scientific Computing. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Scientific Computing
02/12/26

Student Spotlight: Josh Briley

Bella Bozied

Andrea Meltzer's headshot next to the FSU experts logo mark
Psychology
02/09/26

It’s complicated: FSU social psychologist discusses the rise in situationships

Stephen Stone

A photo showcasing the OHMM material developed by researchers in one of the studies, used to paint a fabric with the FSU acronym. This showcases the light that X-ray scintillators give off when exposed to X-rays. (Courtesy of Biwu Ma)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/05/26

FSU researchers develop new materials for next-generation X-ray technologies

Addison Delgado

Cameron Gaddis is a master sergeant and senior military science instructor in the Department of Military Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Army ROTC
02/05/26

Faculty Spotlight: Cameron Gaddis

Carly Nelson

2026 Math Fun Day event graphic
Mathematics
02/03/26

FSU to host Tallahassee community for 11th annual Math Fun Day

Éabha Phelan

Leah Singh next to the FSU Experts logo mark
Psychology
02/02/26

FSU psychologist offers guidance on new screen time recommendations for children

Stephen Stone

Assistant Professor of Physics Cyprian Lewandowski
Physics
01/29/26

FSU physicist earns NSF CAREER Award for theoretical condensed-matter physics research

McKenzie Harris

Thomas Bruce is a junior at Florida State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree through the Department of Physics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Physics
01/29/26

Student Spotlight: Thomas Bruce

Carolina Ortega

17th annual Film Festival poster
Middle East Center
01/28/26

Florida State University’s Middle East Center set to host 17th annual Middle East Film Festival

Jack LaBruno

Close-up on the American flag
College of Arts and Sciences
01/26/26

FSU faculty available for coverage of America 250

Stephen Stone

Members of FSU's Interfraternity Council help move a tree limb following Hurricane Helene in Perry, Florida, on Sept. 29, 2024. (Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life)
Florida State University
01/23/26

FSU earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Susan Kurdak

An illustration showing a bond breakage like those examined by FSU researchers in this study. This is an example of a tetrachloroferrate molecule (FeCl4-) being excited with a UV lamp, releasing a chlorine atom. (Courtesy of Rachel Weiss)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/22/26

Bright ideas, hidden pathways: Florida State University researchers discover mechanism for inefficient photoreactions in molecules

Bill Wellock

Richard Bono is an assistant professor of geology in Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/22/26

Faculty Spotlight: Richard Bono

Rahaf Alshinhab

Ronald Doel's headshot alongside Florida State University's logo.
History
01/21/26

FSU expert available for interviews on the 40th anniversary of the Challenger accident

Stephen Stone

Assistant Professor Kathleen Powers Conti
History
01/16/26

FSU historian earns prestigious MacDowell Fellowship to author book on architectural legacy and preservation

Kendall Cooper

FSU Day at the Capitol 2026
Florida State University
01/15/26

FSU Day at the Capitol, 175th birthday celebration set for Jan. 21

Logan Lowery

MLK Week 2026 graphic
Florida State University
01/15/26

FSU hosts 38th annual MLK Week centered on ‘Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers’

Melissa Gibbs

Eric Shattuck is a professor and biological anthropologist in the Department of Anthropology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Anthropology
01/15/26

Faculty Spotlight: Eric Shattuck

Jack LaBruno

Alexandra Barth, chemistry alumna.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/15/26

Light Work

Kendall Cooper

Dianna Bell, Department of Religion alumna.
Religion
01/15/26

Forward Bound

Christine Watson

Tim Stutz, Department of English alumnus.
English
01/15/26

Leading with Purpose

Amy Walden

A photo composite featuring Mona Behl and Allison Miller.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/15/26

Classmates to Collaborators

Carly Nelson

FSU alumnus-turned-faculty Zhengguang Lu.
Physics
01/15/26

Material Mysteries

McKenzie Harris

Raven Watkins, undergraduate student.
Anthropology
01/15/26

Humanities in Motion

Bella Bozied

Michael Zahorec, doctoral student.
Philosophy
01/15/26

Assessing AI

Carly Nelson

Joyce Lin, undergraduate statistics student.
Statistics
01/15/26

Deeper than Data

Jack LaBruno

Cyber service graphic.
Computer Science
01/15/26

Cyber Service

Amy Walden

Oceanographer Olivia Mason.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
01/15/26

Cascading Effects

Devin Bittner

Mathematics professor and students in the actuarial science major.
Mathematics
01/15/26

Uncertainty Experts

Rahaf Alshinhab

Christopher Okonkwo, professor of English.
English
01/15/26

Transatlantic Ties

Carolina Ortega-Martinez

Nuclear physics student Kuick Lee and nuclear theorist Alex Green.
Physics
01/15/26

Accelerating Excellence

McKenzie Harris

Yan-Yan Hu Nole Edge graphic.
College of Arts and Sciences
01/15/26

Nole Edge Season 4 streaming now

FCA 2026 logo
Florida State University
01/12/26

FSU to host 2026 Festival of the Creative Arts

Anna Prentiss

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Yan Zeng.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/09/26

FSU chemist named Rising Star for contributions to clean energy discovery, storage

Kendall Cooper

Eli Myron is a first-year doctoral student in biological science through Florida State University’s Department of Biological Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Biological Science
01/08/26

Student Spotlight: Eli Myron

Rahaf Alshinhab

Associate Professor of English Pablo Maurette has been awarded the Herralde Novel Prize. (Courtesy Photo)
English
12/18/25

FSU English faculty member earns prestigious literary prize for novel

Jack Clifford

Kylie White is a senior pursuing a degree in psychology through Florida State University’s Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Psychology
12/18/25

Student Spotlight: Kylie White

Jack LaBruno

Robert Silvers is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Institute of Molecular Biophysics
12/16/25

FSU researchers discover new protein-RNA interaction with potential to treat fibrosis

Éabha Phelan, Bill Wellock

Florida State University doctoral candidate Dean Michel
History
12/16/25

FSU history student receives competitive writing award to support architectural and Indigenous landscape studies research

Bella Bozied

Florida State University will celebrate its Fall 2025 graduates Friday, Dec. 12 with three commencement ceremonies at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
English
12/11/25

FSU College of Arts and Sciences honors new graduates Dec. 12

Bella Bozied

Mariana Aguirre Nunes earned her master’s degree in oceanography in 2023 from the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Photo by Mariel Lopes.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
12/11/25

Alumni Spotlight: Mariana Aguirre Nunes

Carly Nelson