Jim RosicaApril 15, 2019
7min401
Students "do fine with a different perspective and viewpoints."
Tag: John Thrasher
Jim RosicaApril 15, 2019
Guest AuthorApril 2, 2019
6min307
The achievements of the State University System are only possible because of Florida’s strong financial commitment.
Jacob OglesMarch 31, 2019
4min432
FSU won the NCAA Women's Softball Championship in June.
Danny McAuliffeMarch 26, 2019
8min362
It's the former House Speaker's third FSU degree.
Staff ReportsMarch 2, 2019
39min573
Maura Binkley’s mother and father are making sure that their daughter will not be forgotten.
A.G. GancarskiDecember 19, 2018
8min647
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis‘ Education and Workforce Development Committee continued its deliberations Wednesday, offering every indication that education’s transformation in Florida will only accelerate under his administration. DeSantis promoted school choice on the campaign trail (one school of thought says this helped him with African-American women, who may see their children benefiting from charter schools). Perhaps the […]
Danny McAuliffeDecember 5, 2018
5min397
Unprecedented highs and harrowing lows mark the past year at Florida State University. But the latter won’t weigh down the school, according to president John Thrasher, who spoke of a bittersweet 2018 and the time-tested resiliency of the institution during his fourth State of the University address on Wednesday. The former state Senator and House Speaker […]
Jacob OglesNovember 26, 2018
3min402
A Florida State University fan who this weekend posted an image of football coach Willie Taggart being lynched has now lost his job with Hilton Grand Vacations. Tom Shand, the disgruntled fan who thought a losing season seemed a good reason to suggest hanging FSU’s first black head coach, no longer works as a counselor […]
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 […]
Jacob OglesNovember 25, 2018
3min510
Florida State University President John Thrasher rushed to defend head football coach Willie Taggart Sunday against racist attacks. “A recent racist social media post aimed at our football coach is ignorant and despicable,” Thrasher said in a statement. “I speak for the entire FSU community in expressing our disgust and extreme disappointment, and I am glad […]