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FL S1858
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Corey Simon
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AI Summary
- Designates March 19, 2025, as "FSU Day" at the Florida Capitol in recognition of Florida State University's contributions as an outstanding institution of higher education
- Recognizes FSU as the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, founded in 1851 as the West Florida Seminary, and a state-designated preeminent university ranked No. 10 among public universities by Niche
- Highlights record research expenditures of $460.7 million and FSU's role as headquarters of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, which generates $709 million in economic output and supports 4,550 jobs
- Notes a 96 percent first-year retention rate, a 76 percent 4-year graduation rate, 272 degree programs across 17 colleges, a faculty of 2,760, and a network of more than 400,000 alumni
- Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to FSU's 16th President, Richard McCullough, Ph.D., as a token of the Florida Senate's sentiments
Legislative Description
FSU Day
Last Action
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8037 (Adopted)
3/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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