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[Florida State University @FloridaState]

Florida State University has once again been recognized as one of the Top 25 public universities in the country, reflecting the university’s ongoing commitment to student success and institutional excellence!

The university rose two spots to No. 21 among public institutions in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2026 rankings.

FSU also earned its highest-ever overall ranking among national universities, which includes both public and private institutions, at No. 51 — up three places from last year. ✨

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/5rZj4TWBdY

[FSU Arts & Sciences @FSUartssciences]

We couldn't be more proud of Xian Mallory, a @FloridaState assistant professor in @FSUComputerSci who took home the $100,000 grand prize from @ReliaQuest! 🏆

During #FSUDiscoveryDays' “The Quest for What’s Next!” competition on Monday, Mallory pitched Sage, a startup designed to protect personal data, to a panel of judges.

Two other teams, both from @FSUartssciences, took home $50,000 each! Olmo Zavala Romero, an assistant professor in @FSUSciComp, earned additional funding for his startup Ariadne, while Xin Zhang, a professor in @StatisticsFSU, benefited his ambitions after his presentation, “Protecting the Rare Label: Error-Controlled Classification for Data Sensitivity.”

To check out the full story, visit: https://t.co/tYM3PhZEUN.

@FloridaState @FSUResearch

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Innovation meets opportunity at Discovery Challenge! 🚀 This event highlights founders from FSU-affiliated startups sharing the impact of their tech breakthroughs and pitching their ideas for new funding. #FSUDiscoveryDays

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During the “The Quest for What’s Next!” competition at #FSUDiscoveryDays on Oct. 19, Department of Computer Science Assistant Professor Xian Mallory presented Sage to a panel of judges. Her pitch beat five other teams competing for the grand prize aimed at pursuing innovative projects in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

The competition grew from an AI and cybersecurity partnership launched by FSU and @ReliaQuest in spring 2026 to accelerate research and real-world innovation.

Read more at https://t.co/1ES8VlUBw4

[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

Hello from the IGNITE Tallahassee Open House!

This inside look at Tallahassee’s startup incubator gives visitors the opportunity to meet current incubator companies, connect with innovation leaders and discover programs designed to support tech entrepreneurs in North Florida.

#FSUDiscoveryDays | @IGNITEFSU

[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

#FSUDiscoveryDays celebrates the latest in @FloridaState research and creativity, but our legacy spans generations. #FSU175
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[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

Big ideas are taking center stage at #FSUDiscoveryDays today!

🔥 IGNITE Tallahassee open house
💡 “Shark Tank”-style pitches at Discovery Challenge
✨ And much more!

See what’s happening ➡️ https://t.co/dzrBHjcAs8

#FSUResearch | @IGNITEFSU

[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

Discovery drives what’s next ➡️ Six FSU creators competed for $100,000 in funding from @ReliaQuest to support innovative cybersecurity projects. Congratulations to winner Xian Mallory of @FSUComputerSci!

#FSUDiscoveryDays | @FloridaState

[FSU Arts & Sciences @FSUartssciences]

Meet @FloridaState's newest storm-chasing scientists! ⛈️

On Oct. 9, @FSU_EOAS students Tan Dao (left, photo one) and Diego Barbero (right, photo one) boarded a @NOAA P-3 aircraft and flew into Hurricane Isaias, giving them a firsthand look at how scientists collect data to improve forecasts, inform the public and protect communities.

Dao is pursuing a master's, while Barbero is working toward a bachelor's, both in meteorology.

To check out the full story, visit: https://t.co/floROjnTTF.

📸 (All provided by Tan Dao)

@FSUResearch @NOAA_HurrHunter

[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

What a start to #FSUDiscoveryDays!

Thank you to @ReliaQuest for planning a day of networking, insights and hands-on cybersecurity experiences across the @FloridaState campus.

Join us tomorrow as Discovery Days continues ➡️ https://t.co/dzrBHjcAs8

[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

#FSUDiscoveryDays continues today! Check out the schedule below and visit https://t.co/dzrBHjc2CA to learn more.

[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

.@ReliaQuest Day at @FloridaState ➡️ Meeting the team, seeing agentic defense in action and exploring cybersecurity.

Join us this at 3 p.m. today at @FSUWertheim for The Quest for What's Next! In this #FSUDiscoveryDays event, six teams will compete for a grand prize of $100,000 in funding from ReliaQuest to pursue innovative projects in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

A healthier Florida starts with stronger communities ❤️ The 2026 @FSU_Health Expo in Gadsden County connected residents with free health screenings, resources and information. #FSUDiscoveryDays

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[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

.@ReliaQuest Day at @FloridaState ➡️ Mike McPherson, Senior Vice President of Security Operations at ReliaQuest, shared lessons and insights from his career on the front lines of cybersecurity.

See the full schedule ➡️ https://t.co/pcAKBu9Obx

[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

🌟 Welcome to #FSUDiscoveryDays!

The week starts with a full day of @ReliaQuest events ➡️ https://t.co/3jz3nht4z5

Join us through the week to celebrate research, creativity and innovation at @FloridaState.

[FSU Health @FSU_Health]

FSU College of Medicine Professor Regan Bailey sat down with @WCTV to talk about FSU ICON Health’s upcoming Discovery Days event on Tuesday, October 20 from 12 – 3:30 p.m. at the Dunlap Champions Club.

The event “Blurry Lines: When Does Nutrition Become Medicine” will explore how improvements to food systems, lifestyle medicine and new treatments can work together to support health and tackle chronic disease. 🥦🥕🍎 #FSUHealth #FSUDiscoveryDays

To watch the full segment, visit https://t.co/9WG91LsBUz

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Join us for a full week of discovery at Florida State University! The fourth annual #FSUDiscoveryDays returns Oct. 17-24. 📅

Explore the impactful research, creativity and innovation happening across campus! 💡⚡️

View the schedule and event details at https://t.co/J7VAI7dwAC.

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Florida State University @JimMoranCollege student Kensington Wheeler put her best foot forward this summer during an exclusive internship with Sneex, the luxury hybrid footwear brand that was founded by FSU alumna, Spanx inventor and nationally recognized entrepreneur Sara Blakely. 👠

Wheeler, a junior majoring in commercial entrepreneurship, got a firsthand look at brand strategy, marketing and storytelling during her stint with Sneex, gaining direct experience and insight into the creative and strategic processes behind what it takes to build a national brand.

Read more at https://t.co/PEBwkJHvnE

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In its 31st year, Dance Marathon at FSU raised more than $1.5 million! These funds will help support the FSU College of Medicine’s pediatric outreach programs and UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, the region’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

This year, $697,380.85 was donated to the @FSUCoM, helping provide critical services for children and families across the community, including physicals, dental care, medical music therapy in the NICU and family support services.

Read more at https://t.co/eGkB0M9RV6

[FSU Research @FSUResearch]

Experience @FloridaState innovation and creativity during #FSUDiscoveryDays, starting Oct. 17!

This showcase of #FSUResearch features exciting business pitch competitions, live performances, fascinating lectures and more.

See the full schedule ➡️ https://t.co/dzrBHjc2CA

[FSU Career Center @FSUCareerCenter]

🚨 ReliaQuest is taking over FSU on Monday, Oct. 19! Visit the "home base" tent on Landis all day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., plus join us for any and all of the day's events.

Register and learn more https://t.co/LJI9EbjSkd. 🔗