Bill > H8037

This resolution designates March 19, 2025, as "FSU Day" in Florida, highlighting Florida State University's (FSU) significant achievements and contributions to education, research, and the state's economy. The resolution celebrates FSU's long history as the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, its status as a Preeminent University, and its impressive academic rankings, including being ranked No. 10 in Niche's Top Public Universities in America. The document emphasizes FSU's outstanding student success metrics, such as a 96% first-year retention rate and 76% four-year graduation rate, and its substantial economic impact, injecting over $15.5 billion annually into the local and state economy. The resolution also recognizes FSU's research prowess, with $460.7 million in research expenditures, its hosting of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and its diverse academic offerings across 17 colleges with 272 programs. Additionally, the resolution highlights the university's global reach, its strong relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and its successful athletic programs. The resolution will be presented to FSU's 16th President, Dr. Richard McCullough, as a formal acknowledgment of the university's exceptional contributions.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/8037