Florida State University

With a rank of 46, USF billed itself as “America’s fastest-rising” university. The school has risen 48 spots on the U.S. News chart over the past decade.

Fall and football go hand in hand. But with COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths soaring from the delta variant, is it safe to go to the stadium? KHN asks the experts.

Outgoing FSU President John Thrasher shared his thought as he prepares to retire after seven years at the helm.

FSU's winningest football coach will lie in state at the Florida Capitol, as well as lie in repose at the FSU Moore Athletic Center before Saturday morning's funeral at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee.

They are poised to keep masks optional but encourage students, faculty and staff members to get vaccinated.

"I am at peace," said Bowden, 91, who tested positive for COVID-19 in October.

Richard McCullough takes over for outgoing President John Thrasher starting Aug. 16.

Researchers continue their efforts to help the Apalachicola Bay’s oyster industry recover. Now a team from Florida State University is experimenting with different materials to see which is best for repopulating oyster habitats.

McCullough is presently the Vice Provost of Research at Harvard University.

He said he would prioritize pulling in more federal research money.

Valerie Scoon's "Invisible History: Middle Florida's Hidden Roots" airs on PBS Thursday, May 20.

Many colleges have canceled December graduation ceremonies while continuing to host in-person events, like football games. One graduating senior says it feels like "a slap in the face."