Florida State University received a $1 million donation from Brian and Kathryn Ballard to expand the Food for Thought Pantry; the pantry works to reduce food insecurity among local students.
This is the largest one-time donation to FSU Student Affairs in history.
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Here's a look at FSU, FAMU's MLK events honoring the civil rights icon
Florida State and Florida A&M universities are getting ready to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as individuals across the nation gear up to celebrate the civil rights icon’s life and legacy during MLK Day.
Article published in the Tallahassee Democrat
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Kathryn and Brian Ballard’s latest FSU gift punctuates long history of giving back
Ballard Partners founder and lead strategist Brian Ballard and his wife, Kathryn, have donated $1 million to Florida State University (FSU) for its Food for Thought Pantry. It’s the largest single investment to the school’s Division of Student Affairs in its history.
Article published in Florida Politics
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Brian & Kathryn Ballard donate $1M to Food for Thought Pantry at FSU
Florida State University’s Food for Thought Pantry has received its first-ever seven-figure donation to bolster efforts of addressing student food insecurity.
News published on the Tallahassee Democrat
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<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Graduates-Group-Photo1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC) graduates with Cindy Green, director of the Center for Global Engagement; Tim Chapin, dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy; and Bryant Harden, program director for the GCC." style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Graduates-Group-Photo1.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Graduates-Group-Photo1-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Graduates-Group-Photo1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><p>Ten Florida State University students earned the Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC) last semester, marking their dedication to cultural competency and […]</p>
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<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MLKWeek2026-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="FSU MLK Week 2026 graphic "Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers"" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MLKWeek2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MLKWeek2026-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MLKWeek2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MLKWeek2026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MLKWeek2026-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MLKWeek2026-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MLKWeek2026.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Florida State University will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its 38th annual MLK […]</p>
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Florida State University will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its 38th annual MLK […]
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<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A7406903.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Emma Clark, a junior earning degrees in Political Science and Philosophy, discusses her project with attendees at the 2025 Global Scholars Showcase. (Brittany Mobley/Division of Undergraduate Studies)" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A7406903.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A7406903-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A7406903-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><p>From refugee support in Central Europe to sustainability policy in Scandinavia, Florida State University students shared research shaped by firsthand […]</p>
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From refugee support in Central Europe to sustainability policy in Scandinavia, Florida State University students shared research shaped by firsthand […]
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