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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

Amelia Rivers, a recent graduate of the College of Music, at El Libertador Plaza Principal while traveling to Jardín, Colombia
FSU Humanities Center
04/03/26

Musicology graduate finds community in Colombia through Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award

Clara Celedon

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

Army ROTC
03/06/26

Gallery: FSU Army ROTC cadets rappel into basketball game

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

OSTA
02/17/26

Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair

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

Master’s student Angelina Ciardi shares her research exploring the arts and athletes with disabilities at the Arts-Health-Humanities Symposium VI
FSU Humanities Center
02/16/26

Arts, health and humanities converge at interdisciplinary symposium

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McKenzie Harris

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

Florida State University
01/26/26

FSU's 175th Anniversary Celebration

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

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

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

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

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

Light Work

Chemistry alumna Alexandra Barth breaks scientific barriers by designing the next generation of energy-harvesting molecules

Kendall Cooper

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

Forward Bound

Religion alumna Dianna Bell preserves and provides platforms for untold histories, research

Christine Watson

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

Leading with Purpose

English alumnus Tim Stutz shares personal inspiration while helping students discover their own

Amy Walden

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

Classmates to Collaborators

FSU alumnae and oceanographers join forces to advance ocean science across the nation

Carly Nelson

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

Material Mysteries

FSU alumnus-turned-faculty Zhengguang Lu investigates new states of matter to drive powerful quantum computing

McKenzie Harris

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

Humanities in Motion

Undergraduate Raven Watkins examines the cultural impact of history through anthropology and the arts

Bella Bozied

Michael Zahorec, doctoral student.
Computer Science
01/15/26

Assessing AI

Doctoral student Michael Zahorec blends philosophy and computer science to understand ethical artificial intelligence usage

Carly Nelson

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

Deeper than Data

Statistics undergrad Joyce Lin researches neurological disorders through the lens of biostatistics and lived experience

Jack LaBruno

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

Cyber service graphic.
Computer Science
01/15/26

Cyber Service

National scholarship program supports tomorrow’s experts studying today at FSU

Amy Walden

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

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

Melissa Gibbs

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

Cascading Effects

Oceanographer Olivia Mason analyzes how marine disturbances affect microscopic organisms in waters around the world

Devin Bittner

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

Uncertainty Experts

FSU’s actuarial science major prepares students for professional risk-assessment careers across industries

Rahaf Alshinhab

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

Transatlantic Ties

Scholar Christopher Okonkwo bridges historical, cultural, and literary connections through teaching and award-winning research

Carolina Ortega-Martinez

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

Accelerating Excellence

FSU nuclear physics laboratory celebrates 65 years of leading science through innovation

McKenzie Harris

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

Nole Edge Season 4 streaming now

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

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

Army ROTC
12/03/25

2025 Military Appreciation Game

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