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One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, and humanities. We embrace a philosophy of learning that is strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. FSU’s welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, and our community fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity.

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With four permanent campuses and 50 part-time programs operating on five continents, Florida State University’s global reach is so wide its International Programs Office is authorized to process U.S. passport applications.

How did FSU, based in Tallahassee , come to be such a collegiate colossus? A visit to its Heritage Museum helps to explain. The Museum preserves “the student experience on campus” by showing off the small artifacts that reveal the giant ways in which FSU has grown in stature and international influence since its modest beginnings in 1851.

The Museum’s focal point is the stunning Werkmeister Window, a 22-foot-tall stained glass tribute to FSU’s rich history and the spirit symbolized by its mascot, the Seminole Indian. The window took a decade to build and contains more than 10,000 individual pieces.

The  FSU Master Craftsman Studio continues to create commemorative windows for the Heritage Museum and other venues both on and off campus. Studio students and teachers make their magic adjacent to the Gaines Street roundabout, where they can be inspired by the sight of their newest and most spectacular sculpture. The 40-foot-tall configuration of glass and metal and light was commissioned by the City of Tallahassee and christened “Declaration” to honor the community’s commitment to all things Seminole. 

The Studio accepts commissions from private individuals as well as public bodies for statuary, busts, mosaics, glass art, paper moldings and even custom handmade pens.

Those who love art, architecture, and history never grow tired of FSU’s self-guided Monuments and Memorials Trail. All you need is a water bottle, walking shoes and the FSU history department’s fact-filled road map .

The Museum of Fine Arts , with its extensive permanent collection and frequent special exhibitions, is a great place to be on a rainy afternoon. The MFA begins its season with an international competitive exhibition and ends with the works of graduating student artists. In between, prepare to be surprised by exhibitions that challenge and delight both novices and experts.

While you’re in the Fine Arts building, stop by the box office and see what’s coming up in the way of theater, dance and music. FSU’s performing arts programs are farm teams for New York, the West End, and Hollywood. At FSU, the best seats in the Fallon Theater go for the price of a movie, and student recitals and open rehearsals in the intimate  Opperman Music Hall are often free, and always a priceless chance to snap a selfie with the stars of tomorrow.  

Flying skeletons? of course! It's the Florida State University Flying High Circus Halloween weekend performance.

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Everybody loves a circus, and FSU is one of only two universities in the United States that has one. The  FSU Flying High Circus has been thrilling audiences of all ages since 1947. It’s the three-ring real thing, performing several times a year under its own Big Top. Student volunteers rig the trapezes, sew the costumes and fly through the air for the sheer joy of making audiences deliriously happy.

Another great experience is a tour of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory . The Mag Lab is the crown jewel in FSU’s academic treasure chest. Whether you’re looking to spark a child’s interest or rekindle your own youthful romance with science, the Mag Lab will not disappoint.

The Seminole football team is just the front row of a very deep athletic bench. Everyone from old-school baseball fans to recent converts to sand volleyball can find extraordinary athletes to root for. Learn about FSU’s athletic history at the Coyle E. Moore Athletic Center , located on the north side of Doak Campbell Stadium. Exhibits include FSU’s Hall of Fame and displays celebrating the football team’s national championships.

The women’s soccer team plays home games in the state-of-the-art Seminole Soccer Complex.  From there, it’s a short walk to the FSU Softball Complex, Dick Howser Baseball Stadium and the Mike Long Track.  FSU’s tennis teams, along with collegiate, community, and professional tournaments, hold court in the 1,000-seat Scott Speicher Tennis Center, which earned a “Top Notch” facility award from the United States Tennis Association.

Spectators are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs to the sand volleyball courts. FSU will be gunning for a spot in the NCAA-sanctioned National Sand Volleyball Championship tournament.

For those who prefer indoor sports, follow the crowds of student and local supporters to the basketball court at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center or the cavernous volleyball venue, Tully Gym. The action is fast and the fans are enthusiastic.

Feel like curling up with a good book? Ask anyone on campus to point you to the Robert Manning Strozier Library. Show your photo ID, and head to the second floor Norwood Reading Room with its soothing bird’s-eye view of Landis Green, which, on a sunny spring day, offers another welcoming venue for reading, strolling or tossing a Frisbee. 

FSU is known for infusing all its academic programs with a good dose of entrepreneurship, so it’s not surprising that even the smallest departments, clubs and sports teams have their own social media presence. It’s easy for anyone, anywhere, to know everything there is to do any day at FSU. Communications professor Mark Zeigler keeps his Twitter followers – 3,600 and growing – up to date on the highlights. Seminole fans will tell you the best way to see the FSU Marching Chiefs is in person at football games, and the second-best way is to watch on Periscope when Zeigler tweets out a video of field practice for the band’s next show.

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The College of Business hosts a 30 to 45-minute, in-person tour on select dates during the fall and spring semesters. Tours are hosted by business student ambassadors who are members of the college's Student Leadership Council . Guests will tour the Rovetta Business Building (RBB) and Rovetta Business Annex (RBA), current home to the College of Business.

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Metered visitor parking is available in the Call Street parking lot or Woodward Avenue parking garage. Both locations are a short distance from the college. Utilizing the Florida State University map , both parking locations as well as the college’s Rovetta Business Building A and Rovetta Business Building B can be located through the search feature.

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We encourage prospective students and their families to visit our beautiful campus on the coast and invite you to schedule an opportunity to experience our campus. During your visit, an admissions counselor will guide students, family members and groups to interact with our distinguished faculty, experience our innovative classrooms and laboratories, participate in exciting demonstrations and explore campus resources. You will learn about our academic program, student life, history, traditions, and experience our Seminole pride firsthand. Contact us  for a personalized tour tailored to your academic interests.

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Peek into the daily lives of current film school students with a guided tour of our facilities, located in the heart of Doak Campbell Stadium.  With sessions designed specifically for prospective BFA and MFA students, you can be sure to get answers to all your questions about the program of your choice.

BFA Information Sessions and Tours These sessions take approximately two hours and will focus on our Undergraduate Programs. These sessions will be led by the Head of Admissions and will include information on the program and a tour of the facilities. Tours will be led by FSUFilm Pages. All sessions begin at 2 pm. Click here to register for these sessions.

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Are you considering florida state university take a virtual tour of the campus below..

A visit to Florida State is ideal, but virtual tours can act to refresh your memory or as a preview for your on-site tour.

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Inevitably, on-campus tours of classrooms, libraries, dorms, and dining halls will start to blend. Jog your memory using the virtual tour and even explore the area surrounding the campus using the interactive mapping tool. If you're just beginning your college search, a virtual tour can be a great way to get a feel for a campus before your visit. Remember, when you do go, be sure to ask current students about their college life. A student perspective can be the most helpful way to gauge your future experience at Florida State University.

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The hbcu tour kicks off with a successful launch at florida a&m university.

MIAMI , Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Rising's HBCU Tour has officially hit the ground running with an electrifying kickoff at Florida A&M University (FAMU)! The inaugural event, held during Set Market Fridays as part of the South Carolina State vs. FAMU football game weekend, energized students and the community, marking the beginning of a dynamic series of engagements across historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

The atmosphere at FAMU was electric as students gathered to participate in the first stop of The HBCU Tour, an effort dedicated to mobilizing Black and Brown communities ahead of the upcoming elections. The event highlighted the importance of voter participation, with students eagerly discussing their voting plans and solidifying their commitment to making their voices heard.

"We're thrilled with the turnout and enthusiasm we witnessed at FAMU," said Nubian Roberts, Black Constituency Director of Florida Rising . "This event set the tone for what we anticipate will be a powerful and impactful tour, as we work together to empower students and ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to participate in the electoral process."

The HBCU Tour aims to engage students in meaningful conversations about social, economic, and racial justice, while also providing them with the tools to take action in their communities. As part of this initiative, students are encouraged to create a voting plan, register to vote, and stay informed about key issues affecting their lives.

The next stops on The HBCU Tour include:

Florida Memorial University on September 7, 2024 , during the Edward Waters at Florida Memorial University football game

Bethune Cookman University on September 21, 2024 , during the Clark Atlanta University at Bethune Cookman University football game

Edward Waters University on September 28, 2024 , during the Tuskegee at Edward Waters University football game

"The energy and commitment we've seen from students at FAMU are truly inspiring," said Dwight Bullard , Senior Political Advisor of Florida Rising . "Their eagerness to engage in the democratic process and their passion for driving change reaffirm the importance of this tour. We're excited to continue this journey across other HBCUs, fostering a sense of unity and purpose among students as we head into the election season."

Florida Rising  continues to bring together Black and Brown communities across the state to advance social, economic, and racial justice, with The HBCU Tour serving as a crucial platform for engaging the next generation of leaders.

For more information about The HBCU Tour, including upcoming events and resources, please visit  www.thehbcutour.com .

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Health news, usf health hosts u.s. rep kathy castor for tour of newly installed functional mri.

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U.S. Rep Kathy Castor recently toured newly renovated space for USF Health’s first fMRI, a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine that will expand research grant opportunities for USF faculty and students.

Castor spearheaded efforts in early 2023 to earmark federal funds toward the USF purchase of the high-resolution fMRI and, in September 2023, under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending for Construction for $1 million. In June 2023, when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget, an additional $3 million in state funds was secured and the purchase and installation of the high-resolution fMRI at USF Health began.

During her Sept. 4, 2024, visit of the USF Health fMRI Research Core, Castor heard from USF and USF Health leadership about the successful installation of the machine and the many clinical research projects already scheduled to begin using the magnet over the coming weeks.

“We are here today to celebrate the future,” USF President Rhea Law. “Thank you for being here today, for what you’ve done and continue to do for us.”

“USF Health is the premier health science and research center in Florida and one of the top in America,” Castor said. “About a year ago President Rhea Law and Dr. Charly Lockwood and Dr. Cliff Gooch came to me and said, ‘We want to take our research to the next level.’ You all may not be aware, but this is one of the leading neurology research centers in America. And thanks to their vision and their passion, they inspired me to submit a community funding request and I'm grateful that the Congress was able to pass an appropriations law that contained that very important community funding request for this is the type of fMRI that will help decode the mysteries of the brain. It's only appropriate that the top research university in our state has this equipment to take their research to the next level. I want to thank you all for your vision and your passion. This will should give everyone hope that we're on the cusp of finding those answers for unlocking those mysteries of the brain, the answers that can help improve lives and it's going to happen here at the University of South Florida.”

A standard MRI machine creates static images; an fMRI measures ongoing activity in different parts of the brain during mental and physical tasks. The fMRI allows USF to develop a functional brain imaging core research facility, furthering research and clinical research studies in Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, schizophrenia, and many other serious brain diseases.

"We are so grateful to U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and our state legislators, who understand the importance of advancing medical research in Florida and pushed to get funding for our new fMRI,” said Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. “The fMRI will be an invaluable tool for neuroscience researchers across USF – and it will help us recruit and retain scientists and increase NIH funding.”

The high-resolution fMRI at USF Health establishes a functional brain imaging core research facility for the entire university, said Clifton Gooch, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Neurology and associate dean of Clinical Research at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, and vice president of Clinical and Translational Research at Tampa General Hospital.

“This fMRI is dedicated to research across the USF campus,” Dr. Gooch said. “We're very excited about the possibilities of fMRI and understanding disease processes like Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease or ALS or post-traumatic stress syndrome, schizophrenia, TBI; all of these things that really afflict our patients so severely. Not only will this enable us to understand how those various diseases are disrupting the internal workings of the brain at the functional level, but it also will enable us to measure the effects of drugs and therapeutics that we can use actually cure disease.”

The fMRI is also a component of a new clinical trial launching next month that will measure the impact of hyperbaric oxygenation therapy (HBOT) in reducing the symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in military veterans . 

A formal dedication of the USF Health fMRI Research Core Facility is being coupled with the dedication of the adjacent HBOT facility and is scheduled for Sept. 30.

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USF Health News highlights the great work of the faculty, staff and students across the four health colleges – Morsani College of Medicine, College of Public Health, College of Nursing and Taneja College of Pharmacy – and the multispecialty physicians group. USF Health, an integral part of the University of South Florida, integrates research, education and health care to reach our shared value - making life better.