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Jim Tomaszeski graduated from Florida State University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the Department of English.
English
03/14/24

Kendall Cooper

Sachin Shanbhag is a professor in Florida State University’s Department of Scientific Computing.
Scientific Computing
03/07/24

Norah Sprott

Katie Fine, a Florida State University alumna who earned her doctoral degree from the Department of Classics in 2021.
Classics
02/29/24

Carly Nelson

Air Force Col. Kevin Ogle is the commander of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 145 and a professor of aerospace studies.
Air Force ROTC
02/22/24

Norah Sprott

Great Give 2024 graphic
Florida State University
02/22/24

Lauren Schoenberger

The Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in a v-shaped formation with arms raised.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
02/15/24

McKenzie Harris

Samirah Abellard, a senior studying in the Department of Psychology at Florida State University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Psychology
02/15/24

Carly Nelson

Azza Ben Akacha earned a doctorate in materials chemistry in Fall 2023. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
02/08/24

Norah Sprott

Mathematics
02/07/24
Andrew Epstein is a professor in the Department of English and currently serves as the interim chair. Photo by Devin Bittner.
English
02/01/24

Carly Nelson

Math Fun Day graphic
Mathematics
01/31/24

Norah Sprott

A graphic including the dates and times of the MEFF movies.
Florida State University
01/31/24

Dena Reddick

Emily Lemmon, a professor in the Department of Biological Science.
Biological Science
01/25/24

Carly Nelson

2024 Capitol Day graphic
Florida State University
01/25/24

Amy Farnum-Patronis

FCA logo
Florida State University
01/18/24

Kathleen Haughney

Neuroscience doctoral student Danielle Cushing. Photo by Hannah Fulk.
Neuroscience
01/18/24

Hannah Fulk

Tevin Wooten
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
01/17/24
Florida State alumnus Tevin Wooten is an Emmy-winning meteorologist and 2023 Grad Made Good

Amy Walden

Marla Vickers
Florida State University
01/17/24
Vice President for University Advancement and FSU Foundation President Marla Vickers brings Nole knowledge to leadership role

Amy Walden

Nasa Photo.
Physics
01/17/24
Florida State biophysics alumnus Afshin Beheshti looks to the stars to unlock mysteries of disease progression

Devin Bittner and McKenzie Harris

The Massbox
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
01/17/24
Florida State alumni create next-generation scientific instrumentation for use on Earth and beyond

McKenzie Harris

The hippocampus, seen in red, is affected in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Statistics
01/17/24
Doctoral student Yuanyao Tan combines statistical models and brain imaging to uncover innovative medical solutions

Hannah Fulk

Luke Whitwell. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Army ROTC
01/17/24
Cadet, mathematics major Luke Whitwell prepares for a high-octane military career

Kendall Cooper

Rituparna Khan. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Computer Science
01/17/24
Doctoral student Rituparna Khan’s new tool gives health care providers an edge in diagnosing, treating early-stage cancer

Kendall Cooper

Jackson Cheplick. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/17/24
Double-major Jackson Cheplick uses research experience to prepare for a museum career

Kendall Cooper

A blue whale skeleton on display in the Great Hall of the Natural History Museum London. Adobe Stock photo.
Biological Science
01/17/24
Budding biologists study in a world scientific center through the Biology in London program

McKenzie Harris

Zina Ward Opener
Philosophy
01/17/24
Philosopher Zina Ward helps scientists understand the human and ethical considerations of their work

Dena Reddick

Mayly Sanchez. Photo by Amy Walden.
Physics
01/17/24
Physicist Mayly Sanchez studies the smallest known particle to understand the origins of the universe

McKenzie Harris

Andrew Frank. Photo by Devin Bittner.
History
01/17/24
Historian Andrew Frank unites disciplines, amplifies voices within Florida State’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Center

Dena Reddick

Emily DuVal holds a male lance-tailed manakin as part of a research trip in the islands of Panama. Courtesy photo.
Biological Science
01/17/24
Biologist Emily DuVal investigates complex rituals of lance-tailed manakins and what such animal behaviors can mean for human relationships

Hannah Fulk

For its fall 2023 graduates, the FSU Honors Program awarded medallions to 33 graduates for the University Honors Program, 18 graduates for the Honors in the Major Program and two graduates for Outstanding Senior Scholar. (FSU Honors Program)
Florida State University
01/12/24

Jenny Ralph

FSU professor of philosophy Andrea Westlund. Photo by Hannah Fulk.
Philosophy
01/11/24

Hannah Fulk

Liam White, a doctoral student pursuing a degree in computational science through the Department of Scientific Computing.
Scientific Computing
01/04/24

Kendall Cooper

Jack Lyons, a senior majoring in physics through the Department of Physics.
Physics
12/14/23

Kendall Cooper

2024 Garnet and Gold Scholar Society inductees.
Florida State University
12/11/23

Michael Reff

Alan Marshall, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
12/07/23

Carly Nelson

Alessandra Mazzocchi, an alumna of the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/30/23

Kendall Cooper

Aaron Serre, a senior meteorology student in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science.
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
11/21/23

Carly Nelson

Robert Romanchuk, the Pribic Family Associate Professor of Slavic in Florida State University’s Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/16/23

Norah Sprott

Doreen Addo-Yobo, a doctoral student pursuing a degree in biochemistry in FSU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
11/09/23

Norah Sprott

Weiwei Luo, an assistant professor in the Department of History.
History
11/02/23

Kendall Cooper

Headshot of Sydney Cole smiling.
English
10/26/23

Norah Sprott

Qing Mai, a professor in the Department of Statistics.
Statistics
10/19/23

Norah Sprott

Postdoctoral fellow Anders Lindskog
Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
10/12/23

Patty Cox

Jessica Tilley, a fifth year doctoral student studying classical archaeology in the Department of Classics.
Classics
10/12/23

Carly Nelson

Qing Xiang “Amy” Sang, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Florida State University
10/10/22

Bill Wellock

Tyler Towne, an associate teaching professor in the Department of Psychology and the assistant dean for undergraduate studies at Florida State University’s Panama City campus.
Psychology
10/05/23

Kendall Cooper

FSU Homecoming 2023 image
Florida State University
10/04/23

Janecia Britt, Alice Maxwell

Charlie Azzarito, a junior double majoring in anthropology and sociology.
Anthropology
09/28/23

Hannah Fulk

Ethan Cissell, an alumnus of the Department of Biological Science.
Biological Science
09/21/23

Kendall Cooper

Healthy aging image
Florida State University
09/15/23

Mark Blackwell Thomas