THE BIG STORY

NEWS & MORE FROM YOUR PREEMINENT UNIVERSITY

•  AUGUST 15, 2016 •

Navy awards FSU research center five-year, $35 million grant to build all-electric ship

Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems has been awarded a five-year $35 million grant by the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research to bring together researchers to spur innovation and advance the Navy’s efforts to build an all-electric ship. Read more ...

Huffington Post: The more newlyweds sleep, the happier they are with each other

Did you know the amount of sleep you get can affect your marriage? Researchers in the FSU Department of Psychology found that when a married or cohabitating couple regularly get enough sleep, partners tend to view the relationship more positively. Read more ...

FSU welcomes new members into Garnet and Gold Scholar Society

Florida State University welcomed 20 new members into its Garnet and Gold Scholar Society this summer.  Established in 2010, the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society facilitates involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service. Read more ...

Florida State University granted an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Grace Dansby, Tallahassee businesswoman and philanthropist, on Tuesday, Aug. 9. 

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