Florida State University

Florida State University President Thrasher gave possibly his last State of the University address before the Faculty Senate Wednesday. Thrasher announced in September he would be stepping down once the school names a new President. Thrasher’s Wednesday address focused on how the pandemic has changed higher education.

Two games have been added to Florida State University’s football schedule. The Seminoles will play at home against Duke on Dec. 12. And they’ll take on Wake Forest on Dec. 19. FSU Head Coach Mike Norvell says the whole team is thrilled.

Florida State University’s football team has suspended its past two home games. That’s after a season spent limiting the number of people allowed in the stadium. And Executive Director of Visit Tallahassee, Kerri Post, says that’s reduced the positive economic impact the games typically have in the city. But she says since the last two postponements came at the last minute, they weren’t as bad as they could have been for the local economy.

Florida State football will sit out another week after the ACC announced its upcoming game against Duke is canceled. The conference says Duke will now play Miami on Saturday, Dec. 5, instead.

The FSU Presidential Search Advisory Committee will select a firm to help find the college’s next president.

As more students identify as transgender and gender non-conforming, colleges are changing housing policies to accommodate them. In Tallahassee, one student group is pushing Florida State University to be more inclusive.

Florida State University’s a cappella team, All Night Yahtzee, has 17 members who are looking to advance from the second round.

Jordan Travis ran for two touchdowns and threw a scoring pass to help Florida State build a big first-half lead, and the Seminoles held off No. 5 North Carolina 31-28 on Saturday night.

Florida State University will hold a virtual commencement ceremony this December. The decision comes after the State University System issued a directive telling schools to develop alternative commencement plans due to COVID-19.

The University, along with public health officials, is conducting contact tracing. Those who have been in contact with the Thrashers are advised to follow CDC guidelines.