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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

Open Doors 2025 graphic
Florida State University
12/09/25

FSU among top 10 for study abroad in latest Open Doors Report

Kelsey Klopfenstein

From left, graduate student Ian Campbell and Michael Shatruk, a professor in the FSU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. (Amy Walden/FSU Arts and Sciences)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
12/09/25

Twisting Spins: Florida State University researchers explore chemical boundaries to create new magnetic material

Bill Wellock

Clockwise from top left: Tom Needham, Martin Bauer, Wojciech Ożański and Jeremy Usatine.
Mathematics
12/08/25

FSU mathematicians earn NSF grants to enhance algorithms and frameworks for use in tech, medicine and more

Bella Bozied

Sai Lohitha Jangala Ramu graduated from Florida State University in Spring 2025 with a master’s degree in data science through FSU’s Interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree Program, or IDS. Courtesy photo.
Data Science
12/08/25

Data Science in Detail: Sai Lohitha Jangala Ramu

Bella Bozied

Tim Stover is a professor and chair of Florida State University’s Department of Classics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Classics
12/04/25

Faculty Spotlight: Tim Stover

Carolina Ortega

Heather Forrer
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
11/24/25

FSU oceanographers present new conceptual framework to answer age-old question: What happens to carbon as it sinks through the ocean?

Kendall Cooper

A large stacked container ship leaving the port of Cape Town, South Africa with Table Mountain and the city in the background. (Adobe Stock)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
11/21/25

When trade routes shift, so do clouds: Florida State University researchers uncover ripple effects of new global shipping regulations

Holden Grace Wilkins

Sebastian Abril is a senior double-majoring in psychology and information technology through Florida State University’s Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Psychology
11/20/25

Student Spotlight: Sebastian Abril

Jack LaBruno

Inge Guerrero is a fifth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree through Florida State University’s Program in Neuroscience, an interdisciplinary program with participation from the Department of Biological Science and Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Neuroscience
11/13/25

Student Spotlight: Inge Guerrero

Rahaf Alshinhab

From left, researchers Cyprian Lewandowski, Aman Kumar and Hitesh Changlani. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Physics
11/06/25

FSU physicists discover new state of matter in electrons, platform to study quantum phenomena

McKenzie Harris

Darian Shump is a Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences alumnus who earned a master’s in history and ethnography of religions in 2019 from the Department of Religion. Courtesy image.
Religion
11/06/25

Alumni Spotlight: Darian Shump

Carly Nelson

David Newheiser is an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of Religion who studies the role of religious traditions in ethical, political and cultural debates. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Religion
10/30/25

Faculty Spotlight: David Newheiser

Bella Bozied

Celebration of International Education graphic
Florida State University
10/29/25

FSU to host Celebration of International Education, Oct. 27-Dec. 5

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Albie Sachs
Religion
10/27/25

FSU welcomes prominent human rights activist Albie Sachs for film screening and lecture

Christine Watson

Fulbright graphic
Florida State University
10/23/25

Four FSU faculty to conduct research abroad through Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Professor of Physics Fernando Febres Cordero
Physics
10/23/25

FSU physicist elected American Physical Society Fellow

Kendall Cooper

Mariana Fuentes
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
10/23/25

FSU marine biologist advances sea turtle conservation strategies by locating highest risk areas for boat strikes

Kendall Cooper

Kadesha Reynolds.
Mathematics
10/23/25

Student Spotlight: Kadesha Reynolds

Rahaf Alshinhab

Assistant Professor of Physics Zhengguang Lu
Physics
10/17/25

FSU physicist earns early-career award for discovering new exotic states of matter

McKenzie Harris

Grace Hickey is a Florida State University senior pursuing dual bachelor’s degrees in computational science, through the Department of Scientific Computing, and cell and molecular neuroscience through the Program in Neuroscience, an interdisciplinary program with participation from the Department of Biological Science and Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Psychology
10/16/25

Student Spotlight: Grace Hickey

Jack LaBruno

Discovery Days graphic
Florida State University
10/13/25

Florida State University to host third annual Discovery Days

Bill Wellock

Zuoxin Wang (left), professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Mohamed Kabbaj (right), professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Medicine
Psychology
10/13/25

FSU researchers awarded $3.7M grant to investigate neural interactions influencing drug- and social-reward interaction

McKenzie Harris

Melissa Ludke is a two-time Florida State University alumna who earned her master’s degree in 2017 and doctoral degree in 2024 from the Department of Classics. Courtesy photo.
Classics
10/09/25

Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Ludke

Carolina Ortega

Florida State University Assistant Professor Robert Lazenby
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/07/25

FSU chemist earns $2 million NIH grant to analyze molecular mechanisms of disease

Kendall Cooper

Irene Zanini-Cordi is an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
10/02/25

Faculty spotlight: Irene Zanini-Cordi

College Staff

FSU breast cancer graphic
Florida State University
09/29/25

FSU experts: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding breast cancer from molecules to outcomes

Holden Grace Wilkins

Chris’Shariea Hardy graduated from Florida State University in May 2025 with dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology through the Department of Psychology, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and human development and family science through the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. Courtsey photo.
Psychology
09/25/25

Alumni Spotlight: Chris’Shariea Hardy

Bella Bozied

Saturday Morning Physics logo
Physics
09/24/25

Unlocking secrets of the universe: FSU physics faculty welcome community for hands-on science sessions

Carly Nelson

Year of Quantum graphic
Florida State University
09/24/25

Year of Quantum: FSU poised to lead in quantum science and engineering

Bill Wellock

US News ranking graphic
Florida State University
09/23/25

Florida State University lauded for student success in 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

Jenny Ralph

Niche 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
Florida State University
09/19/25

Florida State University continues to shine in Niche’s 2026 Best College Rankings

Logan Lowery and Steve Stone

“Life in Technicoral,” Maya Roselli, rugose coral in thin section as viewed under a microscope using cross-polarized light, digital photo, 2024.
College of Arts and Sciences
09/18/25

FSU’s Art in STEM exhibition on view now

Christine Watson

Samuel Ajayi graduated from Florida State University in 2025 with a doctorate in physics from the Department of Physics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Physics
09/18/25

Alumni Spotlight: Samuel Ajayi

Carolina Ortega

"Water Ways: Indigenous Ecologies and Florida Heritage" installation view, 2025. Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, Sept. 18, 2025 – March 14. (Jamie Rager)
Florida State University
09/17/25

FSU MoFA exhibition examines Indigenous relationships with water

Carly Nelson

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Wen Zhu. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
09/17/25

FSU chemist earns $2.1 million NIH grant to investigate molecular causes of disease

Kendall Cooper

Carine Schermann, a sixth-year doctoral candidate studying Francophone and Caribbean Studies through the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, plans to graduate in Spring 2026. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
09/11/25

Student Spotlight: Carine Schermann

Carly Nelson

Yushun Dong, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science. (Courtesy of Yushun Dong)
Computer Science
09/10/25

FSU researchers receive $2.3 million National Science Foundation grant to strengthen wildfire management in hurricane-prone areas

McKenzie Harris

(Top) Jennifer Collins, Bob Sasser, Terrence Williams Jr., Leslie Webber and James “Chef” Barlow. (Middle) Lauren Albaum, Larry Hogan, Mary Katherine “Cricket” Mannheimer, Eduardo Pérez and Andrea Friall. (Bottom) Delores Spearman, Guy Spearman, Ashlee Fontes, Zach Heng and Kenneth Cagnolatti.
College of Arts and Sciences
09/10/25

FSU to honor distinguished alumni during Homecoming weekend

Lilly Higginbotham

image of a football
Psychology
09/04/25

Rolling the dice: FSU experts available to discuss the impact of sports betting on society

Stephen Stone

Joshua Loyal is an assistant professor in Florida State University’s Department of Statistics and a faculty adviser for students in the Interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree Program statistics concentration. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Statistics
09/04/25

Faculty Spotlight: Joshua Loyal

Bella Bozied

Sooyun Cho is a fourth-year doctoral candidate studying clinical psychology in the Florida State University Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Psychology
08/28/25

Student Spotlight: Sooyun Cho

Carolina Ortega

Tom Juzek
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/27/25

Florida State University expert available to discuss how ChatGPT is influencing modern language

Stephen Stone

Image courtesy of Adobe Stock images.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/26/25

On-screen and now IRL: FSU researchers find evidence of ChatGPT buzzwords turning up in everyday speech

McKenzie Harris

Banghao Chen
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/21/25

Faculty Spotlight: Banghao Chen

Carly Nelson

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Biwu Ma. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/14/25

Thin films, big science: FSU chemists expand imaging possibilities with new X-ray material

McKenzie Harris

Devin Burns graduated from Florida State University in 2017 with dual bachelor’s degrees in history and religion from the Department of History and Department of Religion. Courtesy Photo.
History
08/14/25

Alumni Spotlight: Devin Burns

Carolina Ortega

MLL News Story Graphic
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/13/25

Florida State University launches new modern languages, literatures, and cultures degree for Fall 2025

Kendall Cooper

Aidan MacKinlay, Hope Evans, Kathleen Powers Conti, Gabrille Camp, MiKayla Cole and Adam Beauchamp at the VAF Awards Banquet
History
08/08/25

FSU historian and graduate students travel to annual architecture conference to study historic cultural landscapes

Bella Bozied

Ashley Boudreaux
English
08/07/25

Student Spotlight: Ashley Boudreaux

Carly Nelson

FSU summer Commencement.
Psychology
07/31/25

FSU College of Arts and Sciences set to honor new graduates Aug. 1

Bella Bozied

Sunset from the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
07/30/25

Summer at Sea: FSU scientists set sail on NSF-funded research expedition

McKenzie Harris

Summer 2025 commencement graphic
Florida State University
07/28/25

FSU to celebrate 2025 summer commencement Aug. 1

Amy Farnum-Patronis

David Collins is a professor in the Florida State University Department of Physics who studies astrophysics and star formation. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Physics
07/24/25

Faculty Spotlight: David Collins

Carly Nelson

Pamela Keel. (Devin Bittner/College of Arts and Sciences)
Psychology
07/24/25

FSU researcher’s new findings connect biological and behavioral consequences of weight loss to binge eating

Jenny Ralph

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s Historic Preservation Scholar Award was presented to four Spring 2025 FSU history master’s graduates—Hope Evans, Alessio Luna, Jacqueline Vanegas and Jacob Winton—for their achievements in preserving Florida’s history.
History
07/22/25

Recent FSU graduates earn scholar awards from Florida Trust for Historic Preservation

Carly Nelson

FSU's Department of History Assistant Professor Kathleen Powers Conti has received the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s Roy E. Graham Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Education. (Anna Claire Beasley)
History
07/18/25

FSU public historian earns prestigious Florida Trust for Historic Preservation education award

Carly Nelson

Kathleen Amm
Physics
07/15/25

Leading the Charge

Amy Walden

Joey Arellano
English
07/15/25

Constant Contact

Carolina Ortega-Martinez

Ann Robbins
Neuroscience
07/15/25

Pharmaceutical Phenom

Bella Bozied

Yi Zhang
Institute of Molecular Biophysics
07/15/25

Cultivating Curiosity

Amy Walden

Giustina Monti
Classics
07/15/25

New Perspectives

Christine Watson