FSU Alumni Association

Check out a day in the life of Miami Nole Brandi Troup (B.A. ’17). Brandi got her start at FSU when she worked at WVFS, and now she is an Emmy-winning media professional. She took us around the 99JamZ studio and talked us through a typical day in her life. We also want to extend a special thanks to the Miami Seminole Club for spotlighting her! #SeminolesForever

Please join us in welcoming our new Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, Colleges, Schools & Units, Robyn Stille. Robyn is a lifelong Yooper from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan who brings over 35 years of experience in higher education. At Northern Michigan University, she held numerous roles on campus ranging from the dispatcher in Public Safety to most recently the Executive Director of Alumni Relations. Robyn is thrilled to join FSU and the team focused on alumni engagement with the colleges, schools and units. She holds a master's in Public Administration, a master’s certificate in public management, a bachelor’s degree in public relations from NMU and an associate’s degree from Davenport University. Robyn and her husband, Cory, are excited to be in Tallahassee—which is actually a lot like the UP without the snow and cold—and look forward to experiencing all that FSU and the area have to offer! They have three daughters, a granddaughter and 2 dogs. Robyn serves on the board of directors at Great Lakes Recovery Centers and is vice president of the Great Lakes Recovery Center Foundation.

The Florida State University freshmen are getting to know campus. 🗺️ So, let’s get to know a bit more about this impressive class. 🤚🏼 79,400 applications for about 6,000 spots 🇺🇸 Students from all 50 states & all 67 Florida counties 🌎 Students from 48 countries 🚙 Outside of Florida, the top five feeder states are Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Texas and Illinois 🎓 21% are first in their families to attend college or university 🏡 6,707 students will live in one of FSU’s 18 on-campus residence halls It’s clear, top students want to be in Florida at FSU! 🌴

If you enjoyed traveling with fellow Noles as much as we did, you’re in luck! There are plenty more opportunities throughout the year. Explore our Traveling Noles program and gather a group of friends (or meet new ones) and keep making amazing Nole memories! Learn more at: gonol.es/travelnoles For those in Tallahassee, join us at our exclusive Travel Showcase, where we will present unforgettable group travel opportunities with fellow alumni in partnership with Collette and Orbridge, both renowned for creating extraordinary experiences. This showcase is your gateway to an extraordinary adventure, but spots are limited. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore alumni trips that promise lifelong memories. Plus, there will be giveaways and light refreshments! To RSVP visit: gonol.es/TravelShowcase

Please join us in welcoming our new Coordinator of University Advancement Communication, Lilly Erickson (B.A '19). Lilly is a proud Florida State alumna, she earned her a Bachelor of Arts in Editing, Writing, and Media in 2019. She joins the University Advancement team after nearly four years as the Director of Communications for a Tallahassee lobbying firm. Her previous roles include experience in public relations and communications. When not immersed in a book, Lilly enjoys playing fetch with her dog or spending a day at the beach.

🏈 Check out our Look Back with Les. Alumnus Les Pantin (’08) took his father, Leslie Pantin (’70), to every FSU Football game last season to celebrate Leslie’s 75th birthday. Les was also on the Orange Bowl committee and on the board of directors. Leslie has been a dedicated member for 38 years and also served as a past president. Enjoy this scrapbook we put together of their experience of last year’s 13-0 season. Go Noles! #MuchMoreThanAGame #gonoles

FSU College of Social Sciences & Public Policy will honor four graduates for their professional achievements, contributions to society and support of the college and university.The college will celebrate 2024 Distinguished Alumni – John Dailey, Renisha Gibbs, MS, SHRM-SCP, Vincent Long and Kathy Mears – at the College’s Distinguished Alumni Gala. “This year’s cohort of Distinguished Alumni in the College highlights the immense impact of our graduates in the fields of public service and higher education,” said COSS Dean Tim Chapin. “Each of these individuals are true leaders, bringing the skills and knowledge they learned as students to the work they do to make Tallahassee, Leon County, the State of Florida and Florida State University the best they can be.” Read more at https://lnkd.in/eds-RWce #FloridaStateUniversity #SocialSciences #PublicPolicy #FSUAlumni

Unfortunately, the luck of the Irish wasn’t on our side during the game but we can’t help but feel lucky to have celebrated with so many Noles in Ireland☘️🤗! The Tallahassee Democrat reported that 11,000 tickets were purchased by Nole fans for the season opener, and we definitely turned Dublin garnet and gold for the weekend! We want to say a big thank you to all the alumni, family and friends who made the trip to Dublin and celebrated with us at our Seminole Clubs game-watching parties across the country! Visit our Flickr page to see all the photos from this weekend: gonol.es/Flickr. And as we prep for next week’s game, make sure you know where your local game watching party is: gonol.es/GameWatchParties

Do you know a student applying to FSU? In partnership with the Office of Admissions, we are excited to present our most popular info session of the year, the Demystifying Admissions Webinar. The webinar will take place on September 19 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. The Director of FSU admissions, Hege Ferguson, will provide expert insights into the FSU undergraduate admissions process. and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. Whether you are the first in your family to go to college or come from a long line of FSU grads, we invite you to come and ask all your FSU admissions questions!  To learn more and register, visit: https://lnkd.in/evYjx73K

Florida has among the lowest public university tuition in the country, making FSU among the most affordable in the country for a world-class educational experience, according to dean of Undergraduate Studies Joe O’Shea. Florida State has not raised the price of tuition for the past 11 years. “ One of my top priorities is to reduce student debt. FSU is close to becoming the No. 1 public research university in the country for graduating students with little or no debt, and we’re working hard to make it happen.” – FSU President Richard McCullough Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVUP_Eb7