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Students Sitting FSU achieves record 99.2% fall-to-spring student retention rate

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.  

Honors Students Florida State University’s Honors Program named No. 1 honors program in Florida

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.

Graduation Brunch FSU student-athletes earn record high GPA

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.

Microplastics Research Team FSU’s International Genetically Engineered Machine team wins gold medal in Paris for microplastics research

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. 

DeOnte Brown Picture Florida State University appoints DeOnte Brown dean of Undergraduate Studies

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. 

Image of Students FSU honors first-generation student veterans during First-Gen Week and Veterans Day

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.

Retention Rate Infographic FSU lands in Top 4 for retention rates, Top 9 for graduation rates, shattering its own records

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. 

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

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. 

Hadrians Wall From Honors Way to Hadrian’s Wall: FSU debuts new Honors Global Experiences program in London

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.

student photo Florida State University welcomes latest impressive class of talented freshmen for the new academic year

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.

Grid of Fellowship Winners Latest cohort of high-achieving FSU Gilman Scholars set to study abroad this summer

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

Allison Peters at Podium Phi Kappa Phi honor society marks 100 years at FSU

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