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Peter SchorschJanuary 6, 2018

Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez wants to know if the state will take any independent action against drug companies for their role in the state’s opioid epidemic. “As we all know, this is now, and has been for some time, a full-blown public health crisis, and there is no time to waste,” Rodriguez wrote to Attorney […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerDecember 15, 2017

The presidents of the University of Florida and Florida State University said a last-minute decision by congressional leaders to scuttle a proposal to tax tuition waivers for graduate students would be a major victory for higher education. A U.S. House tax-overhaul plan would have made graduate students pay federal income taxes on tuition charges that […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerDecember 7, 2017

As John Thrasher begins his fourth year as president of Florida State University, he said he has changed. In his annual “state of the university” address to the Faculty Senate on Wednesday, Thrasher likened his transformation to the students who were freshmen when he assumed the presidency in fall 2014 and who will graduate as […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 21, 2017

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 […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 6, 2017

Florida State University President John Thrasher announced on Friday an indefinite interim suspension of all fraternities and sororities at the university. The former House Speaker and state senator issued the ban in light of the death of FSU student Andrew Coffey, 20, who died at an off-campus party Friday after first responders attempted to revive […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 18, 2017

Second Lady Karen Pence will use the next three years, if not more, to promote the legitimacy and reach of art therapy—and Florida State University is along for the ride. On the university’s Tallahassee campus, Mrs. Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, on Wednesday announced she will use her position to champion art therapy, a […]

Peter SchorschOctober 7, 2017

Florida State University President John Thrasher announced the members of the President’s Advisory Panel on University Namings and Recognitions, according to a news release. “I want to thank the members of this panel for their willingness to take on this important matter,” Thrasher said in a statement. “I expect them to be deliberate, to be thoughtful and to […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 5, 2017

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 […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerAugust 17, 2017

Florida universities are hiring more faculty, providing more scholarships and expanding course offerings and academic counseling with a $121 million boost in funding provided by the Legislature this year. In letters to Gov. Rick Scott, the 12 state university presidents outlined plans for using their shares of $71 million in the “world class faculty and […]

Staff ReportsMay 16, 2017

There’s a new podcast on the block. SalterMitchell is launching Fluent in Floridian, a new podcast featuring state leaders talking about issues important to the people of Florida and the people who visit the Sunshine State each year. The podcast will tackle issues like economic development, environmental protection, transportation, tourism, politics and taxes. Released weekly, […]

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Takeaways from Tallahassee — What’s up with the opioid probe?

University leaders back dropping grad student tax

John Thrasher touts FSU progress, addresses challenges

FSU statue, building names cause for concern

John Thrasher announces indefinite ban on FSU Greek life

Karen Pence spotlights art therapy at FSU, rolls out agenda

Takeaways from Tallahassee — FSU takes on campus names, markers

Don’t take down FSU’s Francis Eppes statue, Sandy D’Alemberte says

Universities say new money helps with faculty, courses

SalterMitchell launches ‘Fluent in Floridian’ podcast