THE BIG STORY

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•  APRIL 11, 2016 •

FSU prof claims prestigious fellowship

Florida State University English Professor James “Jimmy” Kimbrell has received a highly competitive Guggenheim Fellowship for 2016 from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. He characterized receiving the award as “truly humbling.” Read more ...

Florida State asks 'What's your Green Dot?'

Florida State celebrated the launch of its Green Dot program with a special event at the Westcott plaza where students, faculty, and staff learned to identify ways they can become active bystanders. The Green Dot organization promotes violence prevention through peer and cultural influence and recognizes that everyone has a role to play in eliminating power-based personal violence. Learn about Green Dot!

U.S. Navy targets Florida State research

FSU's Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) has become the first university test site accredited by the U.S. Navy to perform high-powered simulations as the center develops next-generation shipboard power technology. “CAPS has long led the way in pioneering power systems testing, and to be recognized by the Navy not only shows how valued they are as a research partner, but also the high quality of work they deliver on a daily basis,” said Vice President for Research Gary K. Ostrander. Read more ...

Don't forget FSU’s Great Give is this week! The 36-hour online fundraising campaign supports academic programs, scholarships and student activities. Learn more ...

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