Explore news stories highlighting the events, initiatives and memorable moments that have marked FSU’s 175th anniversary year. Follow the celebration as it unfolds across the university and beyond.
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<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/175-2.1F-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A black-and-white vintage photograph of college students sitting at wooden tables in a library, studying books and writing notes, with an "FSU 175" logo in the top-left corner." style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/175-2.1F-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/175-2.1F-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/175-2.1F-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/175-2.1F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/175-2.1F-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/175-2.1F-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/175-2.1F.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>For 175 years, generations of students have come to Florida State University and its predecessor institutions for an education and […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2026/08/24/fsu-175-how-the-university-built-its-legacy-of-student-success/">FSU 175: How the university built its legacy of student success</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2026/08/24/fsu-175-how-the-university-built-its-legacy-of-student-success/">FSU 175: How the university built its legacy of student success</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FSU_175_FSU_Athletics_Cover.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A Seminole warrior celebrates while riding his horse." style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FSU_175_FSU_Athletics_Cover.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FSU_175_FSU_Athletics_Cover-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FSU_175_FSU_Athletics_Cover-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><p>From modest beginnings to national championships and some of college sports’ most recognizable traditions, Florida State Athletics has played a […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/education-society/2026/08/05/fsu-175-seminole-athletics-reflects-on-years-of-tradition-excellence-and-pride/">FSU 175: Seminole Athletics reflects on years of tradition, excellence and pride</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/education-society/2026/08/05/fsu-175-seminole-athletics-reflects-on-years-of-tradition-excellence-and-pride/">FSU 175: Seminole Athletics reflects on years of tradition, excellence and pride</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FSU_2223-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A smiling graduate wearing an FSU stole waves to the audience as he walks across the stage." style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FSU_2223-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FSU_2223-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FSU_2223-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FSU_2223-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FSU_2223-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FSU_2223-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FSU_2223.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2026/07/31/fsu-celebrates-summer-class-of-2026-as-speakers-urge-graduates-to-carry-the-unconquered-spirit-forward/">FSU celebrates Summer Class of 2026 as speakers urge graduates to carry the unconquered spirit forward</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FSU-175-2-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A brick building at Florida State University stands under a clear blue sky, partially framed by a lamp post featuring commemorative red and white banners." style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FSU-175-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FSU-175-2-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FSU-175-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FSU-175-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FSU-175-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FSU-175-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FSU-175-2.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>As Florida State University celebrates its 175th anniversary, the milestone coincides with the national observance of America 250, offering an […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2026/06/30/fsus-175-year-journey-along-the-road-to-america-250/">FSU’s 175-year journey along the road to America 250</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2026/06/30/fsus-175-year-journey-along-the-road-to-america-250/">FSU’s 175-year journey along the road to America 250</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/multimedia/video/2026/06/25/popsicles-and-sunshine-for-175-years-of-fsu/">Popsicles and sunshine for 175 years of FSU!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fi-1.1-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="An archival, black-and-white photograph shows a large student orchestra posing with their instruments on a wooden stage, set against a background of prominent organ pipes and a garnet-and-gold "FSU 175" logo in the upper left corner." style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fi-1.1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fi-1.1-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fi-1.1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fi-1.1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fi-1.1-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fi-1.1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fi-1.1.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Long before Florida State University became known for its research enterprise and nationally ranked academic programs, the arts were helping […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2026/06/10/fsu-175-25-defining-moments-in-the-arts-at-florida-state/">FSU 175: 25 defining moments in the arts at Florida State</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2026/06/10/fsu-175-25-defining-moments-in-the-arts-at-florida-state/">FSU 175: 25 defining moments in the arts at Florida State</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>