FSU's Barron - FSU Seeks the BEST of the BEST

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<p>Here is a link to Florida State's State of the University presentation by FSU President Barron. Even with budgets what they are, FSU seeks the best of the best students, attracting those competitive for Duke, Wake and so forth.</p>

<p>His presentation may be found at around the 30:55 minute mark. FSU's freshman retention is already about 92%. Barron's water story is interesting. </p>

<p>See: The</a> Florida State University - Fall Faculty Meeting</p>

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<p>The university webpage just posted a summary:</p>

<p>[The</a> Florida State University](<a href=“Florida State University”>Florida State University)</p>

<p>An excerpt:

“I believe our potential is greater than any other public university in (U.S. News & World Report’s) top 100,” Barron said, citing the numerous individual accomplishments of FSU faculty, the academic prowess of the student body, the university’s ability to use limited resources extremely efficiently, and the support of an energized base of alumni and friends.</p>

<p>“I think we are just beginning,” he said. “And with such a foundation, such promise, it is my great pleasure to serve this wonderful university. I believe in our future.”

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<p>He’s saying all the right things, and he seems determined to not just say, but do. Which is a good thing.</p>

<p>The future is bright at FSU. (I’m sure there’s a pun in there).</p>

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<p>My thoughts too. I keep sending donations. ;)</p>

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<p>One of the things to attract the top 1% of all university candidates is the [Office</a> of National Fellowships](<a href=“http://onf.fsu.edu/]Office”>http://onf.fsu.edu/), which assists candidates with Rhodes, Fulbright, Goldwater and other national scholarships.

Our office helps students to pursue opportunities for enrichment by providing information and support throughout the fellowship application process. Through one-on-one mentoring and direct assistance for over 60 nationally competitive fellowships, we help students to identify and achieve their academic, public service, creative, and leadership goals.

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<p>Personally, this university attention to undergraduate goals helped our D1 win a university fellowship which enabled travel to present her undergraduate research. Quite a nice accomplish, assisted by faculty at FSU, that helped her achieve academic goals. She’s now a 3rd-year med student. This kind of faculty approachability is what persuaded her that FSU was for her over other schools. Our D2 had a similar experience in her college, which will allow her to earn admission to graduate programs in her area.</p>