Jason DelgadoJuly 27, 2020
4min806
The controversial statue was moved once before.
Tag: Francis EppesMike Johnson. Image via AP.
Jason DelgadoJuly 27, 2020
Danny McAuliffeNovember 26, 2018
7min708
The new leader of the Florida Senate wants to afford more freedom to state universities wishing to rename buildings previously designated by the state Legislature. Senate President Bill Galvano, after assuming the chamber’s top spot last week, told reporters that he supports “a framework for universities to do their naming and having flexibility, instead of having […]
Danny McAuliffeJuly 17, 20186min429
Florida State University President John Thrasher is opting to relocate a statue commemorating the late Francis Eppes, a former slave owner who has been credited with the university’s formation, and is seeking legislative action to rename the law school building currently displaying former state Supreme Court Chief Justice B.K. Roberts’ name. Thrasher’s Tuesday announcement follows […]
Danny McAuliffeNovember 21, 2017
5min357
The names of B.K. Roberts and Francis Eppes are a major concern of Florida State University’s new statue and building name review panel, if public comment at Monday’s meeting is any indication. The advisory panel, created by FSU president John Thrasher in the wake of the violent acts in Charlottesville, Virginia, also discussed university rules and future […]
Jim RosicaSeptember 5, 2017
5min421
As Florida State University begins its look at its historical “campus names and markers, including statues,” former university president Sandy D’Alemberte isn’t convinced that the contentious statue of school founder Francis Eppes needs to come down. “I’ve heard from several people who criticize Eppes and I think some of what they’re saying is right, but that doesn’t lead […]