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A record number of students participated in Florida State University’s annual spring symposium for undergraduate researchers

Florida State University graduate programs continue to shine in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s edition of Best Graduate Schools, highlighting the university’s excellence across multiple disciplines.  

Four Florida State University students have been awarded the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a national honor recognizing outstanding sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in the sciences, engineering and mathematics.

Florida State University celebrated some of its most resilient students at an annual banquet for students who come to FSU after experiencing homelessness, foster care, relative care or ward of the state status.

Florida State University has retained first-year students from their fall to spring semester at a record 99.2% rate, one of the highest in the country, and a testament to the school’s commitment to undergraduate student success.  

Florida State University’s Honors Program was ranked No. 1 in Florida by the college ranking publication College Transitions, a resource for high school students and college counselors and the primary source for honors college rankings.

FSU’s Student Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) reported that the Fall 2025 GPA among student-athletes was a 3.33, setting a record for any single fall or spring semester. Student-athletes also broke a record for overall cumulative GPA at 3.36.

Florida State University has selected DeOnte Brown as its next dean of the Division of Undergraduate Studies. Brown, who is currently serving as assistant dean in the division and director of the Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement (CARE), will begin his new role Nov. 14. 

Florida State University is recognizing first-generation student veteran college students as part of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and First-Generation College Celebration Week, a nationwide event that FSU is celebrating through Nov.12.

Florida State University’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team won a gold medal for the second year in a row at the world’s largest annual synthetic biology competition. 

Florida State University has broken its own records in graduation and retention rates, securing its role as a formidable national leader in student academic success. 

This summer, the Florida State University Honors Program launched a new study abroad program in London for students to discover the history and legacy of the Roman presence in Britain.

As the new academic year starts Monday, Aug. 25, Florida State University will welcome another talented class of freshmen to campus. Each student brings an impressive academic background with them as they start their FSU experience.

Florida State University has reached a historic milestone, earning its highest ranking ever at No. 10 in Niche’s 2025 report of Top Public Universities in America. 

The oldest academic honor society at Florida State University celebrated the chapter’s 100-year anniversary during its annual initiation ceremony.

Twenty-two Florida State University students will study around the world this summer through the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.