Articles

Explore all news and Spectrum magazine articles

Saturday Morning Physics
Physics
09/23/24

Particles, stars and crystals: FSU professors invite community for fun hands-on physics activities

Heather Athey

Westcott
Florida State University
09/23/24

Florida State University achieves No. 10 ranking in Niche’s 2025 Top Public Universities in America

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Robert Hart, professor of meteorology
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
09/19/24

FSU faculty member elected fellow of American Meteorological Society

McKenzie Harris

Sierra Peters is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Psychology
09/19/24

Student Spotlight: Sierra Peters

Carly Nelson

FSU Discovery Days logo
Florida State University
09/19/24

Mark your calendars: FSU to hold second annual Discovery Days

Bill Wellock

Nadia Rassech is a senior double majoring in Middle Eastern studies and international affairs. Courtesy photo.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
09/12/24

Student Spotlight: Nadia Rassech

Bella Bozied

Olmo Zavala Romero is an assistant professor in the Department of Scientific Computing. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Scientific Computing
09/05/24

Faculty Spotlight: Olmo Zavala Romero

Bella Bozied

HOMO SARGASSUM installation view. Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, Sept. 9, 2024 - March 8, 2025. (Kelly Hendrickson)
Winthrop-King Institute
09/04/24

FSU MoFA’s newest exhibit focuses on critical environmental issue plaguing the gulf

Anna Prentiss, Jamie Rager

Michelle Bumatay
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/29/24

Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Bumatay

Carly Nelson

Dennis Francis, president of the United Nations General Assembly
Florida State University
08/26/24

FSU to host President of U.N. General Assembly for lecture on climate action

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Nicole Povelikin
Biological Science
08/22/24

Student Spotlight: Nicole Povelikin

Carly Nelson

(Clockwise from top L) Abigail Rehard, Katie Brodhead, Molly Reid and Danielle Morabito.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/22/24

Four Florida State University students win scholarships from international women’s organization

Logan Lowery

Group photo of individuals in the Montereggi Archaeological Project. Non-students, from left: Mr. Stefano Nigi, Villa Bibbiani executive; Andrea De Giorgi; Senator Dario Parrini; Agnese Pittari; George M. Rapier III, CEO of WellMed Inc.; Mayor Alessandro Giunti, Capraia e Limite. Photo by Francesca Pinochi.
Classics
08/21/24

FSU classics professor leads archaeological dig to explore ancient settlement in Italy

Dena Reddick

From left, Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, an assistant professor in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Ming Ye, a professor in both the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science and the Department of Scientific Computing. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
08/19/24

Precipitation, pesticides and pollution: FSU researchers earn nearly $1.5M in EPA grants to study South Florida waterways

McKenzie Harris

Christopher Holmes is an associate professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
08/15/24

Faculty Spotlight: Christopher Holmes

Carly Nelson

Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Kenneth Hanson. (Photo by Colin Hackley)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/14/24

New FSU research shows statistical analysis can detect when ChatGPT is used to cheat on multiple-choice chemistry exams

McKenzie Harris

A microscope image of natural killer cells
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/13/24

FSU researchers show potential of new treatment for pediatric brain cancer

Bill Wellock

Mathematics diagram
Mathematics
08/13/24

Think fast — or not: FSU research describes mathematics behind decision making

Bill Wellock

Hope Evans is a second-year graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in public history. Photo by Devin Bittner.
History
08/08/24

Student Spotlight: Hope Evans

Carolina Ortega

Assistant Professor of Classics Stephen Sansom
Classics
08/06/24

FSU classics professor earns prestigious fellowships to investigate poetic evolution in ancient Greece

Dena Reddick

Commencement graphic
College of Arts and Sciences
08/01/24

Arts and Sciences honors graduates during summer commencement ceremonies

Kendall Cooper

Pamela Keel is a Distinguished Research Professor in Florida State University’s Department of Psychology.
Psychology
08/01/24

Faculty Spotlight: Pamela Keel

Carly Nelson

Professor of Physics Laura Reina, Professor of Physics Stephen Hill and Professor of Nursing Lisa Hightow-Weidman have been named fellows of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
Florida State University
07/31/24

Three FSU faculty named fellows of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Logan Lowery

The Department of English internship program began as a curricular requirement of the editing, writing and media major in English when the major launched in 2010.
English
07/30/24

FSU English internship program recognized among top in the U.S. for career preparation by Modern Language Association

McKenzie Harris

Graduate student Hossein Shiravi, assistant professor Guangxin Ni, and postdoctoral researcher Songbin Cui. (Devin Bittner/FSU Arts and Sciences)
Physics
07/30/24

FSU researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal

Amy Walden

Emily Schutz graduated from Florida State University in Summer 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in editing, writing, and media from the Department of English. Photo by Marlene Cruz.
English
07/25/24

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Schutz

Kendall Cooper

Hongyuan Cao
Statistics
07/23/24

FSU statistician elected Fellow of American Statistical Association

Kendall Cooper

Florida State University
07/22/24

FSU to co-sponsor international quantum symposium

Bill Wellock

Commencement announcement graphic
Florida State University
07/22/24

FSU to celebrate 2024 summer commencement Aug. 2

Patty Cox

James Frederich, an associate professor in the Florida State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/18/24

Faculty Spotlight: James Frederich

Carolina Ortega

Sonia Hazard, FSU assistant professor of American religious history
Religion
07/16/24

FSU professor awarded prestigious fellowship to study Indigenous religious history and texts

Hannah Fulk

Arya Adityan is a fourth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree in religion. Courtesy photo.
Religion
07/11/24

Student Spotlight: Arya Adityan

Kendall Cooper

Best value graphic
Florida State University
07/10/24

FSU named ‘Best Value’ public university in Florida, No. 16 in the nation by The Princeton Review

Jenny Ralph

Mark Thiemens at the geographic South Pole in connection with his research. (Courtesy of Mark Thiemens)
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
07/10/24

FSU alumnus elected a fellow of top international scientific society

McKenzie Harris

Jess DeLaune
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/08/24

Healing Hands

Biochemistry alumnus Jess DeLaune serves military veterans as they fight some of their toughest battles

Kendall Cooper

Wendy Clark
English
07/08/24

Market Leader

A creative writing foundation sets the stage for alumna Wendy Clark’s soaring career

Devin Bittner

Daniel Zuniga
Neuroscience
07/08/24

Bridging the Gap

Neuroscience alumnus Daniel Zuniga pursues a career in medicine to help communities in need

Hannah Fulk

Rosemary Kellison
Religion
07/08/24

Both Sides Now

Two-time religion alumna Rosemary Kellison returns to Tallahassee to continue her research into the ethics of religion, war

Kendall Cooper

John Crowe
Mathematics
07/08/24

Seminole Spirit

Math alumnus, veteran, and football Hall of Famer John Crowe gives back to the university that left its imprint on his life

McKenzie Harris

Connor Krassel
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/08/24

Scout’s Honor

Biology student, medical response unit volunteer, and Eagle Scout Connor Krassel uses interdisciplinary skills to serve his community

Meredith Breen

Avery Bixler
FSU Humanities Center
07/08/24

Linguistic Literacy

Undergraduate Avery Bixler researches the benefits of bilingualism for learning and for life

Carly Nelson

Alessio Luna
FSU Humanities Center
07/08/24

Safeguarding Sites

Public history graduate student Alessio Luna works to preserve North Florida landmarks, protect communities’ history

Norah Sprott

Ellen Granger
Biological Science
07/08/24

Experiential Education

FSU’s Office of STEM Teaching Activities celebrates four decades of student-teacher outreach

Devin Bittner

Greg Boebinger
Physics
07/08/24

Magnet Man

Physicist Greg Boebinger reflects on a career of discovery and science education

Hannah Fulk

Zeina Schlenoff
FSU Humanities Center
07/08/24

Live-in Learning

FSU Arabic Language House makes study-abroad level cultural immersion possible on campus

Dena Reddick

Piyush Kumar
Computer Science
07/08/24

Real-World Applications

Computer scientist Piyush Kumar opens doors to career success for graduates in Tallahassee

Amy Walden

Students learning in classroom
Biological Science
07/08/24

Studio Method

Faculty members across Florida State University employ innovative, research-backed techniques to help students succeed in core STEM classes 

Amy Walden

Matthew Mewhinney is an associate professor of Japanese, the Japanese Program coordinator, and the undergraduate advisor for Japanese in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/03/24

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Mewhinney

Carolina Ortega

Danielle Thompson is a junior majoring in behavioral neuroscience.
Neuroscience
06/27/24

Student Spotlight: Danielle Thompson

Carolina Ortega

A microscope image of potassium chloride.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/26/24

Secrets of drop stains unveiled: New FSU research decodes chemical composition from simple photos

Bill Wellock

David Robinson, an alumnus of the Department of Scientific Computing. Photo by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Scientific Computing
06/20/24

Alumni Spotlight: David Robinson

Kendall Cooper

In an artist's impression of Raman spectroscopy, a visualization technique is employed to interpret molecular vibrations through the scattering of photons and energy levels. (Adobe Stock Photo)
Physics
06/18/24

Grasping gravity: Former FSU graduate student’s theory predicted groundbreaking physics discovery

Amy Walden

Jeffrey Chagnon, a teaching faculty member in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
06/17/24

Faculty Spotlight: Jeffrey Chagnon

Carly Nelson

Biological science professor Nora Underwood. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Biological Science
06/14/24

FSU biologist earns Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct climate research in Sweden

Hannah Fulk

Michael Bishop, a professor in the Department of Philosophy.
Philosophy
06/06/24

Faculty Spotlight: Michael Bishop

Meredith Breen & Hannah Fulk

Tim Lomeli
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/31/24

FSU doctoral candidate earns prestigious Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship

Kendall Cooper

Mathematics
05/30/24

Second Joint Alabama-Florida Conference on Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems and Applications

Aaron Ridall graduated in Spring 2024 with a doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology through the Department of Biological Science. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Biological Science
05/23/24

Alumni Spotlight: Aaron Ridall

Carly Nelson

Richard Bertram
Mathematics
05/23/24

FSU mathematician elected to board of directors for renowned international scientific society

Hannah Fulk

Medallion group photo
Florida State University
05/22/24

FSU awards 339 honors medallions to Spring 2024 graduates

Jensen Gavulic

conference graphic
Scientific Computing
05/20/24

FSU hosts international astrophysics conference May 20-24

Kendall Cooper

Ashleigh Witherington graduated in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Latin and Greek from the Department of Classics. Photo by Kendall Cooper.
Classics
05/16/24

Alumni Spotlight: Ashleigh Witherington

Norah Sprott

Experts available to comment for hurricane season
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
05/16/24

FSU faculty available to comment for 2024 hurricane season

Bill Wellock

Bergische Universität Wuppertal – FSU Exchange campus aerial view in Germany. (Adobe stock image)
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/15/24

Two FSU students receive scholarship to study German culture

Anna Prentiss & Rodrigo Santa Maria

fsu news expert graphic
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
05/13/24

Florida State Faculty to share insights for 2024 hurricane season in virtual media briefing

Bill Wellock

Ana Pereira, a third year undergraduate in the Department of Physics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Physics
05/09/24

Student Spotlight: Ana Pereira

Meredith Breen & Hannah Fulk

Associate professors Tarez Samra Graban and Lindsey Eckert
English
05/07/24

FSU English faculty members awarded National Endowment for the Humanities summer stipends for archival research

Jack Clifford

Martin Munro, eminent scholar of French and director of the Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies, has received a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/06/24

Florida State University modern languages professor receives prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

Heather Athey

2024 commencement graphic
College of Arts and Sciences
05/03/24

Arts and Sciences honors new graduates during May 3 commencement ceremonies

Kendall Cooper

Bryan Cuevas is the John F. Priest Professor of Religion and a former Guggenheim Fellow in the Department of Religion. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Religion
05/02/24

Faculty Spotlight: Bryan Cuevas

Norah Sprott

Jayur Madhusudan Mehta, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and a faculty affiliate of FSU’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Center, is part of a team that received $1.5 million in funding to study submerged precontact archaeological sites in the Gulf of Mexico. (Devin Bittner)
Anthropology
05/02/24

FSU researcher receives $1.5M in funding to partner with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to identify submerged landscapes

Amy Walden

(From L) Research technician Ally Dworetsky and FSU Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Caterina Gratton.
Psychology
04/30/24

FSU neuroscientists discover two specific brain differences linked to how brains respond during tasks

McKenzie Harris

Charlotte Orth Reckford (right) has gifted $1 million to the FSU Department of Classics in honor of her late husband and Langford Eminent Scholar Professor Emeritus Kenneth J. Reckford (left). (Photo courtesy David Orth Reckford)
Classics
04/29/24

FSU Department of Classics to use $1M gift to enhance research, professional development opportunities

Kendall Cooper

Ed Gray
History
04/26/24

FSU historian leaves a lasting legacy on the study of colonial, revolutionary America

McKenzie Harris

Chandler Pruett, a senior pursuing dual degrees in statistics and meteorology. Photo by Tobi Pruett.
Statistics
04/25/24

Student Spotlight: Chandler Pruett

Norah Sprott

Florida State University
04/25/24

FSU to hold six commencement ceremonies May 3-4

Patty Cox

Justin Sevier
Florida State University
04/24/24

College of Law professor earns 2024 Distinguished Teacher Award

Anna Prentiss

Harrison Prosper, a professor in the Department of Physics, has been named Florida State University’s 2024-2025 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor. (FSU Photography)
Physics
04/23/24

Internationally acclaimed physicist named FSU Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor

Amy Farnum-Patronis

Nilay Özok-Gündoğan, an associate professor in the Department of History. (Courtesy of Nilay Özok-Gündoğan)
History
04/23/24

FSU historian named Stanford Humanities Center Fellow

Dena Reddick

"The Florida Bay Scallop," Morgan Hawkins, FSU biological science doctoral student, digital macrophotography, 2022.
Florida State University
04/22/24

FSU’s ‘Art in STEM’ celebrates 10 years of highlighting the beauty in science

Hannah Fulk

More than Human graphic
Religion
04/22/24

Florida State University Department of Religion to host interdisciplinary conference on Indigenous religious traditions

Dena Reddick

Westcott building
Statistics
04/19/24

Florida State University hosts international statistics conference

Meredith Breen

Mike Shatruk and Roxanne Hughes
Chemistry and Biochemistry
04/19/24

FSU Researchers named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Kathleen Haughney

Feng Bao, an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of Mathematics.
Mathematics
04/18/24

Faculty Spotlight: Feng Bao

Meredith Breen

Martin Tsui earned a Ph.D. in molecular biophysics in 2017 through the Institute of Molecular Biophysics, part of Florida State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Leylen Miloslavich.
Institute of Molecular Biophysics
04/11/24

Alumni Spotlight: Martin Tsui

Norah Sprott

Kurt Piehler
History
04/09/24

FSU historian appointed to teach next generation of leaders at U.S. Air Force Academy

McKenzie Harris

Workshop graphic
Florida State University
04/08/24

FSU hosts workshop to build resilient Florida Gulf communities

Anna Prentiss

FSU Health render
Florida State University
04/08/24

Florida State, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare cement partnership with Memorandum of Understanding

Kathleen Haughney

Shaheed Perez
Physics
04/08/24

Florida State University physics and mathematics student wins Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Jenny Ralph, Jasmine Hur, Anna Prentiss

Beatrice Dain.
Anthropology
04/04/24

Alumni Spotlight: Beatrice Dain

Carly Nelson

Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
03/29/24

FSU EOAS hosts joint NOAA conference

Harrison Betz is an undergraduate student pursuing dual degrees in Spanish and international affairs. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
03/28/24

Student Spotlight: Harrison Betz

Meredith Breen

NOAA graphic
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
03/22/24

Florida State University to host joint National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate workshops

McKenzie Harris

Kathleen Amm has been named director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
Physics
03/21/24

Distinguished physicist Kathleen Amm named director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Kathleen Haughney

The FSU Department of Mathematics welcomes more than 400 mathematicians March 23-24 for the American Mathematical Society’s 2024 Spring Southeastern Sectional Meeting.
Mathematics
03/21/24

Florida State University to host regional American Mathematical Society meeting

McKenzie Harris

Rhiannon Turgel-Ethier is a sixth-year doctoral candidate in the Department of History. Photo by Danielle Wirsansky.
History
03/21/24

Student Spotlight: Rhiannon Turgel-Ethier

Norah Sprott