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FSU alumna Gail Levy reporting at an event. Courtesy photo.
English
11/16/22

Alumni Spotlight: Gail Levy

Kendall Cooper

Honorine Rouiller
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/14/22

Student Spotlight: Honorine Rouiller

Rebekah Moseley

Illeana Sanders
Classics
11/03/22

Student Spotlight: Illeana Sanders

Kendall Cooper

English alumnus John Edgar Browning.
English
10/31/22

English alumnus and international vampire expert leaves mark on horror genre

McKenzie Harris

From left: Adama Pam, Ibrahima Thiam and Karine Silla
College of Arts and Sciences
10/27/22

FSU-Winthrop-King Institute Presents 'Global Africas' Symposium on History and Culture of Senegal

Hannah Fulk

FSU teaching faculty member Anel Brandl.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
10/27/22

Faculty Spotlight: Anel Brandl

Rebekah Moseley

From left, Chiwoo Park, an associate professor in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, and Anuj Srivastava, a professor in the Department of Statistics in FSU’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Statistics
10/25/22

FAMU-FSU Engineering, FSU Statistics researchers use artificial intelligence to analyze human work performance

Trisha Radulovich and Devin Bittner

Biochemistry alumna Kerestin Goodman.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
10/24/22

Biochemistry alumna earns postdoctoral fellowship to alleviate vitamin A deficiencies through orange corn

McKenzie Harris

Nicholas Goodly
English
10/20/22

Student Spotlight: Nicholas Goodly

Kendall Cooper

Oran O'Connor
Data Science
10/19/22

Data Science in Detail: Oran O'Connor

Dena Reddick

Florida State University Assistant Professor Richard Bono.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
10/13/22

FSU assistant professor earns early career award from Geological Society of America

Bill Wellock

Rhys Parfitt
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
10/13/22

Faculty Spotlight: Rhys Parfitt

Rebekah Moseley

This is a close up of a 3D reconstruction of a molecule called apoferritin.
Biological Science
10/11/22

Taking pictures on a molecular level: FSU biologists receive $5M NIH grant to build cryo-electron microscopy center

McKenzie Harris

Jessi Halligan, an assistant professor of anthropology at Florida State.
Anthropology
10/10/22

FSU archaeologist awarded NSF grant to research ancient peoples’ adaption to environmental change

Kendall Cooper

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

FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Bill Wellock

Ximena Smith
Anthropology
10/06/22

Student Spotlight: Ximena Smith

Kendall Cooper

Physics
10/05/22

Particles, superconductors and black holes: FSU professors invite community to physics class

Kathleen Haughney

An Englewood boathouse on the coast of the mainland by Palm Island is destroyed by Hurricane Ian.
Psychology
10/05/22

Picking up the pieces: FSU psychology professor weighs in on mental toll of hurricanes

Kathleen Haughney

FSU expert sources graphic
Florida State University
10/05/22

FSU faculty available to comment on aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Bill Wellock

Associate professor of psychology Michael Kofler.
Psychology
10/05/22

FSU psychologist elected as a fellow in prestigious American Psychological Association

McKenzie Harris

This is a headshot of Andrea in a blue tank top standing in front of a tree.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
09/28/22

Student Spotlight: Andrea Emmanuelli

Rebekah Moseley

This is a headshot of Richard Bertram in a black shirt at the the university.
Mathematics
09/26/22

Putting a ‘spotlight’ on FSU: Biomathematics program director earns prestigious fellowship

Hannah Fulk

The image shows a collage of presenters' headshots for the President's Showcase.
College of Arts and Sciences
09/21/22

Arts and sciences undergrad researchers to present during 2022 President’s showcase

Hannah Fulk

COAPS
09/20/22

FSU expert: Third consecutive La Niña could bring more hurricanes

Bill Wellock

FSU expert sources graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
09/19/22

FSU geologist available to discuss earthquake that hit Mexico’s Pacific coast

Kathleen Haughney

Dr. Sara Hart and Dr. Callie Little
Psychology
09/19/22

FCRR researchers explore the pandemic’s short- and long-term impacts on children’s reading skills

Jon Mason

Photo of An-I Andy Wang and Xiuwen Liu.
Computer Science
09/13/22

FSU Department of Computer Science receives $4.2M NSF grant to bolster number, diversity of national cybersecurity workers

Amy Walden

Thomas Joiner, Robert O. Lawton Professor of Psychology and director of the Joiner Lab for the Study and Prevention of Suicide-Related Conditions and Behaviors, and Sylvie Naar, Endowed Distinguished Professor of Behavioral Sciences and director of the Center for Translational Behavioral Science.
Florida State University
09/13/22

Two FSU researchers tapped for membership in Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Mark Blackwell Thomas

https://artsandsciences.fsu.edu/article/national-maglab-magnet-recognized-rd-100-award
Florida State University
09/08/22

National MagLab magnet recognized with R&D 100 award

Kristin Roberts

FSU researchers Christopher Holmes and Holly Nowell standing in front of greenery.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/31/22

FSU researchers find link between health outcomes and smoke from sugarcane fires

Kathleen Haughney

Photo of Michael Kofler, associate professor of psychology.
Psychology
08/30/22

FSU psychologist awarded $9M to expand 'gamified' treatments for pediatric ADHD

McKenzie Harris

This photo shows a girl with brown, curly hair wearing an FSU shirt as she sits on the ground.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/25/22

Student Spotlight: Cera Hsu

Kendall Cooper

FSU biological science postdoctoral fellow Debipreeta Bhowmik and assistant professor of biological science Qian Yin standing side by side in front of a tree. Photo by McKenzie Harris.
Biological Science
08/24/22

FSU biologists discover how cancer-causing virus avoids triggering immune system response

McKenzie Harris

Photo of Gabe Gomes.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/24/22

FSU chemistry alumnus named to ‘Talented 12’ list of top young scientists

Amy Walden

The image shows an invitation to the Alumni Awards Gala.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/23/22

Alumni Association to recognize prominent graduates at annual Alumni Awards Gala during homecoming weekend

Laura Schoenberger

Professor of history Edward Gray
History
08/18/22

FSU history scholar receives national humanities award to aid Benjamin Franklin research

Devin Bittner

Will Cotter shakes hands with Sam Huckaba.
Biological Science
08/17/22

‘Extraordinary young man’: After tragedy, FSU summer grad seeks career in neuroscience

Kelsey Klopfenstein

Brad Schmidt
Psychology
08/16/22

Research Spotlight: FSU psychologist works to combat loneliness in older adults

Amy Walden

Sheree M. Mitchell
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/15/22

Insider’s Guide

McKenzie Harris

Joshua Tyler
Air Force ROTC
08/15/22

Medical Maverick

Rodney Campbell

Harrison Prieto and his teammates on the Florida State University Men’s Basketball team. Photo by Mike Olivella.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/15/22

The Weather Man

McKenzie Harris

Rendering of the Molina Family Latino Gallery.
Anthropology
08/15/22

A Lasting Legacy

Rodney Campbell

Brianna Coia
Chemistry and Biochemistry
08/15/22

Chemist with a Cause

Amy Walden

Luke Van Popering.
Data Science
08/15/22

Data Driven

Amy Walden

Abril Hunter
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/15/22

Change Agent

Kendall Cooper

Noah and Ethan DuBroff.
History
08/15/22

Two of a Kind

Emma Cryer

President Richard McCullough speaks at Spring 2022 commencement.
Florida State University
08/15/22

Presidential Perspective

Heather Athey

Wen Li
Neuroscience
08/15/22

Magnificent Mind

Amy Walden

Junior Arts and Sciences faculty
College of Arts and Sciences
08/15/22

Role Models

McKenzie Harris

John Wilcox. Courtesy photo.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/15/22

Good Company

Tom Morgan, Kendall Cooper and McKenzie Harris

David Whalley is a professor of computer science at Florida State University.
Computer Science
08/04/22

Cracking codes: FSU computer scientists look to develop method to improve app speed, efficiency

Kathleen Haughney

FSU Commencement graphic.
College of Arts and Sciences
08/02/22

Florida State University hosts Summer 2022 commencement ceremonies

McKenzie Harris

Marla Vickers
History
08/02/22

FSU selects alumna to serve as next vice president for University Advancement

Amy Farnum-Patronis

The Hillsborough River at Rotary River Park. One of several sites where project scientists will collect samples to measure the iron and nitrogen content of the Hillsborough River,which carries nutrients into Tampa Bay and into the Gulf of Mexico. Photo by Tim Conway, USF.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
08/02/22

Mystery in the Gulf: FSU researcher leads team to study conditions for plant survival in ocean desert

McKenzie Harris

Professor of History Edward Gray with a graphic reading "FSU Early American History Scholar Awarded Prestigious Humanities Fellowship"
History
07/29/22

FSU early American history scholar awarded prestigious humanities fellowship

Amy Walden

David Kirby sitting on concrete stairs.
English
07/27/22

Florida State English professor and poet honored with endowed fellowship

McKenzie Harris

The summer 2022 Garnet & Gold Scholar induction ceremony welcomed nine new members. (The Career Center)
Psychology
07/26/22

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society celebrates summer 2022 inductees

Melissa Powell

Associate professor of oceanography Angie Knapp. Photo by McKenzie Harris.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
07/21/22

Fertility of the sea: FSU researchers study how nutrient sources make it to the base of the food web

McKenzie Harris

Stacey Patterson
Florida State University
07/19/22

Florida State University names new vice president for research

Kathleen Haughney

Rawan Abhari
Middle East Center
07/19/22

‘Taking a stand’: FSU student named John Lewis Scholar

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Igor Alabugin, a Distinguished Research Professor with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
07/13/22

FSU chemist wins prestigious American Chemical Society award

Amy Walden

History
07/08/22

FSU expert: ‘Japan has not been immune to political violence’

Pete Reinwald

Dazi Lenoir
Florida State University
07/01/22

Two-time FSU graduate begins role as Alumni Association board chair

Lauren Schoenberger

Physics
06/30/22

10 years later: FSU physicist explains impact of Higgs boson discovery

Bill Wellock

The Higgs boson particle.
Physics
06/30/22

FSU Department of Physics to celebrate 10th anniversary of Higgs boson discovery

McKenzie Harris

From L: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Professor William Oates, graduate student Grace McLeod, graduate student Gina Guillory, Associate Professor of Chemistry Ken Hanson and Associate Professor of Chemistry Justin Kennemur
Florida State University
06/28/22

Shine a light: New research shows how low-energy light can bend plastic

Kathleen Haughney

NSF graphic
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/24/22

Record number of FSU faculty win prestigious NSF CAREER awards

McKenzie Harris

Brianna Coia, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/23/22

FSU chemistry doctoral student wins ACS award for research on recyclability

Amy Robinson

The Taylor Energy platform, about 10 miles off the coast of Louisiana, was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and started leaking oil immediately. Oil slicks, like this picture from 2013, were commonly seen over the site until a containment system was installed in 2019. (Courtesy of Ian MacDonald)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/16/22

Study: Humans responsible for over 90% of world’s oil slicks

Bill Wellock

Sarah Wieghold, left, and Lea Nienhaus.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
06/15/22

FSU chemist pursues answers to why promising solar cell material quickly degrades

Kathleen Haughney

Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/14/22

Five questions: FSU sea turtle research informs environmental policies

Bill Wellock

A gradient black slide with gold lettering that says 2022 Graduate Recognition Ceremony, College of Arts and Sciences, around a gold FSU seal.
College of Arts and Sciences
06/10/22

College of Arts and Sciences to celebrate doctoral students ahead of Summer 2022 commencement

Abril Hunter (FSU Photography Services)
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
06/06/22

FSU student earns prestigious Udall Scholarship

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Eric Chassignet, director of Florida State University’s Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies.
COAPS
06/06/22

World Oceans Day: FSU researcher shares insight into importance of the ocean

Bill Wellock

Florida State University
06/03/22

FSU, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare team up to construct new academic medical center

Kathleen Haughney

M. Lynette Thompson Professor of Classics Nancy de Grummond
Classics
06/02/22

Classics professor earns Archaeological Institute of America Service Award

McKenzie Harris

FSU’s 2022 Fulbright Scholars, starting from the top left, moving clockwise: Kinsey Kuhlman, Alexa Scalchunes, Emely Galan, Emily Eubanks, Julia Kershaw, Elaine Melgarejo, Alexandra Artiles, Courtney Whitcher and Abby Rehard.
Biological Science
05/27/22

Nine FSU students earn Fulbright Scholarships

Mark Blackwell Thomas

FSU double-major Darbi Merchant.
English
05/26/22

Arts and sciences double-major earns scholarship to study in London

McKenzie Harris

Learning Systems Institute
Psychology
05/25/22

Learning Systems Institute awarded $1.5M grant to develop math anxiety intervention for children

Elliott Finebloom

FSU Research graphic
Biological Science
05/25/22

FSU internal investment program helps faculty move from lab to market

Bill Wellock

A prescribed burn at The Jones Center at Ichauway in Netown, Georgia, that was part of Associate Professor Bryan Quaife's research. (Courtesy of Bryan Quaife)
Scientific Computing
05/23/22

FSU expert investigating impact of prescribed burns

Bill Wellock

Anuj Srivastava, a distinguished research professor in the Department of Statistics
Statistics
05/23/22

FSU statistician named fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics

Amy Walden

Religion
05/19/22

FSU to offer new bachelor’s degree in human rights

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Hanna McDaniel
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/17/22

Hollings Scholarship will help FSU student pursue her passion for weather

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Professor of biological science Ken Taylor and IMB graduate Hamidreza Rahmani.
Institute of Molecular Biophysics
05/13/22

Florida State hosts international experts, researchers at Kenneth A. Taylor Symposium on Cryo-EM and Muscle Biology

McKenzie Harris

Fellowship recipients Trystan Loustau, Leanna Gharbaoui, Jessica Dixon and Annais Muschett-Bonilla.
Neuroscience
05/13/22

Four Florida State University students earn fellowships from the National Science Foundation

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Richard Bono, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science.
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
05/12/22

European Geosciences Union names FSU assistant professor Outstanding Early Career Scientist

Bill Wellock

Banana
Chemistry and Biochemistry
05/11/22

Research with a peel: FSU study on banana browning could help tackle food waste

Bill Wellock

Psychology
05/10/22

FSU researchers use AI to prompt older adults’ participation in research

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Roberto Vincis, an assistant professor of Biological Science and Neuroscience. (Florida State University)
Biological Science
05/09/22

FSU neuroscientist awarded $1.8M NIH grant to study brain’s influence on eating habits

McKenzie Harris

From the left: Meagan McLaughlin, Mae Zitzke and Lauren Thornberg.
Florida State University
05/09/22

Three Florida State University students earn Critical Language Scholarships

Mark Blackwell Thomas

Tracie Mahaffey
Philosophy
05/09/22

Faculty Spotlight: Tracie Mahaffey

Emma Cryer

Best Value graphic
Florida State University
05/06/22

FSU among Top 20 of The Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges

Pete Reinwald

Phi Beta Kappa graphic
Florida State University
05/06/22

Prestigious arts, sciences honor society Phi Beta Kappa hosts annual induction ceremony

Kendall Cooper

Kevin Huffenberger
Physics
05/04/22

FSU astrophysicist chosen for key role in international science collaboration mapping remnant light from the Big Bang

Heather Athey

COAPS
05/03/22

FSU faculty available to comment for 2022 hurricane season

Bill Wellock