News and Announcements
Trustee Spotlight - Victoria Weler
Victoria was always inspired by acts of kindness but it wasn't until she began her journey with FSU that she truly understood the meaning of philanthropy.
Trustee Spotlight - Ryan Cote
If you ask anyone who's ever worked with Ryan Cote to describe him, you'll usually hear the same two words: passionate and driven. Since his youth, Ryan has shown a commitment to giving back to his community, and that commitment combined with a sharp wit has lead him take on a wide range of leadership roles.
Pi Kappa Phi Brothers Ride Coast to Coast to Give Back
Florida State students Andre Batista and Stewart Beshears have committed their summers to biking over 4,000 miles in an effort to give back to those less fortunate.
Totika Spotlight: Alpha Delta Pi
Raising over $80,000 in the 2015-16 academic year, Alpha Delta Pi was recognized by the Student Foundation with the Flame award, for best overall philanthropy for a large Greek organization.
We caught up with ADPi President Olivia Martins and Executive Vice President Leila Sabet to talk about their sorority's success, the future of philanthropy for ADPi, and how giving back to the community has benefited their sorority more than they ever would have expected.
Welcome from the 2016-17 Chair
Since the turn of the century, Florida State University has been undergoing a profound shift. We've begun investing heavily in our most important asset, our students, by bolstering academic programs and providing students with greater opportunities.
IFC Gives Back to FSU
As we wrap up our exams and head home for the summer, the Student Foundation wants to bring light to the Interfraternity Council's contributions to Florida State University this past April.
New Look, Same Mission.
New Look, Same Mission. The Student Foundation Board of Trustees is proud to announce our new and improved website and logo! To celebrate our 5th anniversary as a foundation on campus we have decided to create an image that better represents our goals as an organization. Before moving forward one must take a look at their past, in our case we are looking back and giving back. Through the years, we have grown tremendously and have raised over $500,000 towards benefiting Florida State University. It all began in 2009, with the Protect Our Professors project. Our goal was to raise awareness about the budget cuts affecting our staff and faculty. In a matter of months, we exceeded our expectations and since then have taken on other projects, such as the Million Dollar and Click Yes campaign.
Welcome from the 2015 - 2016 Chair!
Over the past few years, Florida State University has gone through a transformative period, being designated as one of two preeminent institutions in the state of Florida and launching a large national campaign. We have witnessed that private support is a prominent factor in the academic success of the University and its students. The Student Foundation is excited for yet another remarkable year of philanthropy to support University-wide endeavors at the student level. We thank the students, faculty, and alumni of Florida State University who have provided our great institution with the foundations for growth, as we continue to create unparalleled opportunities for the Florida State community.
Student Foundation presents $15,000 check to Office of Undergraduate Research
At a time of reduced state funding for Florida's public universities, a student group at Florida State University is demonstrating the value of philanthropy by giving a boost to FSU's undergraduate research programs.
Florida State Student Foundation Chairman David Ward presented a $15,000 check to the Office of Undergraduate Research at the Student Foundation Spring Reception, held at the outdoor amphitheater of the Kuersteiner Music Building on March 15.
Students give $100,000 to Garnet and Gold Scholar Society
The Florida State University Student Foundation made a $100,000 donation in support of the university's Garnet and Gold Scholar Society during Parents Weekend on Oct. 28. President Eric J. Barron received a ceremonial check from Student Foundation Chairman David Ward in Moore Auditorium on the Florida State campus.
The Second Protect Our Professors Check
The Student Foundation presents the second Protect Our Professors Check to Dr. Anastasia Semykina of the Economics Department.
The 1st Protect Our Professors Check
The Student Foundation presented the first Protect Our Professors Check to Dr. Eric Walker of the English Department
Video about Protect Our Professors
Take a look at this video about how the Protect Our Professors Initiative is helping make up for the drastic funding cuts enacted over the past few years.