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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 set to honor 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

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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

Bodie Cole
Mathematics
07/15/25

Encryption Engaged

Lillian Gonda

Susan Cox
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/15/25

Dialect Distinction

Carly Nelson

Emily Salvador
Neuroscience
07/15/25

Root Causes

Kendall Cooper

Dean Michel
History
07/15/25

Natural Knowledge

Bella Bozied

Biological science doctoral student Morgan Hawkins surveys underwater life.
Biological Science
07/15/25

Under the Surface

Devin Bittner

Master's degree track in computational linguistics
Data Science
07/15/25

Language Learning 2.0

McKenzie Harris

Elizabeth Cecil
Religion
07/15/25

Ritual Research

Dena Reddick

James Frederich
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/15/25

Points of Discovery

Kendall Cooper

FSU AI Task Force
College of Arts and Sciences
07/15/25

Tech Support

McKenzie Harris

FSU Unconquered Statue
Florida State University
07/15/25

FSU Strong

Clockwise from top left: Igor Alabugin, Richard Liang, Angelina Sutin, Christopher Patrick, Joseph Schlenoff and Robert Schurko. These six Florida State University researchers have been named to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
Florida State University
07/11/25

Six FSU faculty named to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Kathleen Haughney

Mark D. McCoy is an archaeologist, professor of anthropology and chair of Florida State University’s Department of Anthropology. (Photo by Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Anthropology
07/10/25

Faculty Spotlight: Mark D. McCoy

Carolina Ortega

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Yan-Yan Hu. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/08/25

FSU chemist recognized for contributions to the analysis and design of functional materials

McKenzie Harris

FSU College of Arts and Sciences doctoral students Morgan Robison (L) and Danielle Wirsansky (R) have received 2025-2026 Scholar Awards from the Philanthropic Educational Organization. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences and Donald Gjoka)
Psychology
07/07/25

Two FSU doctoral students selected for competitive Philanthropic Educational Organization scholarships

Kendall Cooper

FSU Computational Linguistics track graphic
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/01/25

FSU unveils new master’s degree track in computational linguistics for Fall 2025

McKenzie Harris

Jayur Madhusudan Mehta and Mark D. McCoy
Anthropology
07/01/25

FSU archaeologists find preservation of cultural heritage sites plays key role in coastal community resilience

Carly Nelson

Gokila Dorai is a two-time Florida State University Department of Computer Science alumna and current assistant professor of computer and cyber sciences at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia. Photo credit: Michael Holahan.
Computer Science
06/26/25

Alumni Spotlight: Gokila Dorai

Carly Nelson

Joseph Hellweg.
Religion
06/26/25

FSU religion scholar awarded prestigious fellowship to Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music

Bella Bozied

Andrea De Giorgi. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Classics
06/25/25

FSU classics professor named 2025-2026 Getty Scholar for Roman archaeology and antiquity research

McKenzie Harris

Assistant Professor of Biological Science and Neuroscience Roberto Vincis.
Biological Science
06/20/25

Want broccoli or ice cream? FSU scientists uncover complexities in how your brain chooses

McKenzie Harris

Mustard Hill coral.
Biological Science
06/20/25

FSU biologist uncovers how different coral reproduction methods shape Caribbean reefs’ future

Kendall Cooper

Florida State University English alumnus and recent graduate Daniel Sutter has earned the prestigious Wallace Stegner Fellowship in Creative Writing from Stanford University. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
English
06/16/25

Recent graduate of Florida State University English earns prestigious creative writing fellowship

Layne Roberts

Michael Diamond is an assistant professor in Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/12/25

Faculty Spotlight: Michael Diamond

Bella Bozied

Associate Professor Aaron Wilber
Psychology
06/06/25

Florida State University expert available to discuss research related to Alzheimer’s disease

Stephen Stone

Jessika Valentine is a Florida State University alumna, a teaching faculty II member in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics Arabic program, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and a 2025 Faculty/Staff Leadership Award winner. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
06/05/25

Faculty Spotlight: Jessika Valentine

Carly Nelson

Christian Bleiholder
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/04/25

FSU chemist honored for discovering new way to study human genes, understand diseases

Kendall Cooper

John Thrasher
Florida State University
05/30/25

Remembering John Thrasher, President Emeritus

Aiden Payne is a postdoctoral researcher in Florida State University’s Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Psychology
05/29/25

Postdoctoral Spotlight: Aiden Payne

Carly Nelson

A view of the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator, at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN. (Courtesy of CERN)
Physics
05/28/25

FSU researchers share in Breakthrough Prize in Physics for work at CERN

Devin Bittner

David March
Psychology
05/23/25

FSU psychologist earns Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science

Carly Nelson

Melanie Damour is a marine archaeologist and two-time Florida State University alumna who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Department of Anthropology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Anthropology
05/22/25

Alumni Spotlight: Melanie Damour

Carolina Ortega

Department of Psychology alumnae Amanda Raines and Elizabeth Tighe
Psychology
05/21/25

FSU psychology alumnae awarded highest honor for early-career scientists by U.S. government

Carly Nelson

2025 Hurricane expert pitch graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/15/25

Florida State University experts available to comment for 2025 hurricane season

Bill Wellock