THE BIG STORY

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•  AUGUST 29, 2016 •

FSU celebrates new school year, new faces

Florida State University welcomes about 42,000 students as classes begin for the 2016-2017 academic year Monday, Aug. 29. About 6,200 academically talented students make up one of the most diverse incoming freshman classes in the university’s history. Read more ...

Incoming class hears message of unity at New Student Convocation

President John Thrasher welcomes the Class of 2020 to campus and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum addresses FSU's incoming students during the annual New Student Convocation at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Watch!

FSU launches new SeminoleSAFE app

Florida State University students, faculty, staff and visitors have a new tool to keep them safe wherever they go, on and off campus. SeminoleSAFE is a comprehensive, free mobile app that offers users the ability to report information and receive emergency notices. Find out more!

Florida State University’s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall will host a special performance featuring five Steinway Art Case pianos from the collection of Tallahassee entrepreneur and museum owner DeVoe Moore. 

The 5 Browns — a classical piano ensemble of five siblings — will perform on Moore’s rare Steinways at the first-of-its-kind concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. 

Tickets are sold out, but the concert will be streamed live at http://wfsu.org/5browns.

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