Clad in garnet and gold, Seminoles young and old lined the parade route Friday as Florida State University kicked off a weekend of homecoming.
Proud FSU parents lined the sidewalks, watching their kids march in the parade. One parent said he met his wife at FSU and now their son attends the university.
“We were just elated,” he said. “and he’s been in the Marching Chiefs 4 years, and it’s been great to watch him progress.”
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Florida State University, renowned for its vibrant school spirit and cherished traditions, began its homecoming weekend with a grand parade. Students, alumni, and Tallahassee residents came together to celebrate a classic Seminole homecoming tradition.
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What emerged as an idea seven years ago is now being celebrated as Florida State University's historic National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Park on campus – a tribute to Black Greek-letter organizations.
Following FSU's homecoming parade, the university's Division of Student Affairs will hold a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Friday to celebrate the opening of the NPHC Park located between Legacy Walk and the Student Union building.
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Around one in five college students engages in binge drinking, according to national data. Universities can provide individual and environmental-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related problems.

A fraternity chapter at Florida State University is doing what it can to help those affected by Hurricane Helene, which includes assisting a church outside of Perry as it recovers from eight feet of floodwater.
FSU’s Florida Beta Chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity lent a helping hand to Blue Creek Baptist Church in Keaton Beach, a Gulf coast community in the southern part of Taylor County, after it was hit by the Category 4 storm.
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Florida State University pushes out a weekly top five, highlighting key “events, programs, activities and deadlines,” as part of the HelloFSU! Campaign to ensure involvement.
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A new report has ranked some of Florida’s colleges and universities among the best for free speech. According to FIRE’s 2025 College Free Speech Rankings, Florida State University ranks third with a score of 72.46, up from fifth place a year earlier.
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Liddell shares his aspirations for the role as well as some of the current services offered at Florida State University, including embedded career center liaisons across campus, an employer-in-residence program and on-campus job shadowing and internships.
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Photos taken of Florida State students visiting tables and speaking to various campus organizations during the Stay Safe FSU fair on Union Green.  This fair raises awareness for drink spiking prevention and other safety topics.
Taken by Mishalynn Brown of the Tallahassee Democrat on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
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The Florida State University Police Department is launching a pedestrian safety campaign called "Heads Up" that looks to encourage those on campus to pay attention while walking and driving.
As part of the campaign, FSUPD officers will hands out fliers and offer safety tips during the first week of classes in an effort to promote a safer environment.
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