FSU Alumni Association

Please join us in welcoming our new Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, Colleges, Schools & Units, Robyn Stille. Robyn is a lifelong Yooper from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan who brings over 35 years of experience in higher education. At Northern Michigan University, she held numerous roles on campus ranging from the dispatcher in Public Safety to most recently the Executive Director of Alumni Relations. Robyn is thrilled to join FSU and the team focused on alumni engagement with the colleges, schools and units. She holds a master's in Public Administration, a master’s certificate in public management, a bachelor’s degree in public relations from NMU and an associate’s degree from Davenport University.

Robyn and her husband, Cory, are excited to be in Tallahassee—which is actually a lot like the UP without the snow and cold—and look forward to experiencing all that FSU and the area have to offer! They have three daughters, a granddaughter and 2 dogs. Robyn serves on the board of directors at Great Lakes Recovery Centers and is vice president of the Great Lakes Recovery Center Foundation.

🏈GAMEDAY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT🏈1993 Heisman Trophy winner and former FSU Quarterback, Charlie Ward, will be in the FSU Store on Monday, September 2nd 4pm - 6pm for autograph signing. Charlie Ward

If you enjoyed traveling with fellow Noles as much as we did, you’re in luck! There are plenty more opportunities throughout the year. Explore our Traveling Noles program and gather a group of friends (or meet new ones) and keep making amazing Nole memories! Learn more at: gonol.es/travelnoles

For those in Tallahassee, join us at our exclusive Travel Showcase, where we will present unforgettable group travel opportunities with fellow alumni in partnership with Collette and Orbridge, both renowned for creating extraordinary experiences. This showcase is your gateway to an extraordinary adventure, but spots are limited. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore alumni trips that promise lifelong memories. Plus, there will be giveaways and light refreshments! To RSVP visit: gonol.es/TravelShowcase

Travel the world with fellow alumni Travel the World with the FSU Alumni Association Explore the world with fellow Noles. The Florida State University Alumni Association invites you to experience culturally rich travel destinations hand-selected with FSU alumni and friends in mind. Our highly-respected travel partners take care of our...

Please join us in welcoming our new Coordinator of University Advancement Communication, Lilly Erickson (B.A '19). Lilly is a proud Florida State alumna, she earned her a Bachelor of Arts in Editing, Writing, and Media in 2019. She joins the University Advancement team after nearly four years as the Director of Communications for a Tallahassee lobbying firm. Her previous roles include experience in public relations and communications. When not immersed in a book, Lilly enjoys playing fetch with her dog or spending a day at the beach.

Unfortunately, the luck of the Irish wasn’t on our side during the game but we can’t help but feel lucky to have celebrated with so many Noles in Ireland☘️🤗! The Tallahassee Democrat reported that 11,000 tickets were purchased by Nole fans for the season opener, and we definitely turned Dublin garnet and gold for the weekend! We want to say a big thank you to all the alumni, family and friends who made the trip to Dublin and celebrated with us at our Seminole Clubs game-watching parties across the country! Visit our Flickr page to see all the photos from this weekend: gonol.es/Flickr. And as we prep for next week’s game, make sure you know where your local game watching party is: gonol.es/GameWatchParties

🏈 There is only one more sleep until college football! If you need a recap or just want to reminisce, check out our Look Back with Les. Alumnus Les Pantin (’08) took his father, Leslie Pantin (’70), to every FSU Football game last season to celebrate Leslie’s 75th birthday. Les was also on the Orange Bowl committee and on the board of directors. Leslie has been a dedicated member for 38 years and also served as a past president. Enjoy this scrapbook we put together of their experience of last year’s 13-0 season. Go Noles!

If you’re not one of the 🍀 lucky 🍀 Nole fans making the trip to Ireland, don’t worry! There are plenty of gamewatching parties stateside! To find your local gamewatching party visit: gonol.es/GameWatchParties

Cheer on the Seminoles as they take on Georgia Tech in Dublin! Join our National Outreach Director, Ibis Alcala, and the FSU Hispanic/Latin Alumni Network in bringing that Garnet & Gold spirit overseas!

☘️ Can’t make it to Ireland to cheer on the Noles? Join us at Madison Social on August 24 for an FSU Alumni Game-watching Party! Come celebrate the start of the 2024 football season with FSU Alumni, students, friends and family! Doors open at 10 a.m. and kickoff is at noon. We will also be giving away exclusive Noles in Ireland drink koozies at the event while supplies last!

P.S. From 10-11 am, if you show the event graphic to your bartender/server you will receive a FREE bloody mary or mimosa OR 50% off Madso’s famous BLT dip.

Do you know a student applying to FSU? In partnership with the Office of Admissions, we are excited to present our most popular info session of the year, the Demystifying Admissions Webinar. The webinar will take place on September 19 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. The Director of FSU admissions, Hege Ferguson, will provide expert insights into the FSU undergraduate admissions process. and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. Whether you are the first in your family to go to college or come from a long line of FSU grads, we invite you to come and ask all your FSU admissions questions!

To learn more and register, visit: gonol.es/AdmissionsWebinar24

Florida has among the lowest public university tuition in the country, making FSU among the most affordable in the country for a world-class educational experience, according to dean of Undergraduate Studies Joe O’Shea. Florida State has not raised the price of tuition for the past 11 years. “

One of my top priorities is to reduce student debt. FSU is close to becoming the No. 1 public research university in the country for graduating students with little or no debt, and we’re working hard to make it happen.” – FSU President Richard McCullough
Read more: https://gonol.es/FSUTuition

The newest edition of Engage Magazine is here!

Visit bit.ly/Engage-2023-2024 to read it and see all the amazing things going on at the college!

FSU College of Music alumna Emily Heisterkamp (MME ’11) and her cohort of Fulbrighters recently returned from a trip to India as a participant of the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program! Emily used her trip to expand her experience and knowledge of Global Education specifically concerning music education. Global education focuses on teaching students how to investigate the world, recognize different perspectives, communicate ideas effectively and inspire them to take action. Please join us in congratulating Emily on her Fulbright award! To learn more about Emily’s research and trip, check out her blog: gonol.es/EmilyIndia

Ditto, we miss our future alumni!

Campus isn’t the same without our students 🥹 We can’t wait for fall semester to begin!

Join our dynamic team! We are excited to begin our search for an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement with a focus on our Seminole Clubs and Chapters! This position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, budgeting, training and executing a comprehensive Clubs and Chapters program that offers alumni and friends the opportunity to support the University’s mission and strategic priorities. A successful candidate will have volunteer engagement, fundraising, educational, or relevant experience as well as an ability to travel, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership experience. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team! To learn more and apply visit: jobs.fsu.edu and search Job ID: 58495

“In a significant show of support for their alma mater, alumni Scott and Suzi Brock recently announced a $3 million charitable bequest that underscores the couple’s enduring appreciation for FSU Athletics, gives back to the College of Business and honors Scott Brock’s late father, a northwest Florida native who dedicated his life to public service.” To learn more about how Scott and Suzi's gift benefits the university, visit: gonol.es/Brockgift

$3M estate gift to FSU expresses couple's 'love for the university' - Florida State University News In a significant show of support for their alma mater, Florida State University alumni Scott and Suzi Brock recently announced […]

We were so bummed that Farewell FSU was canceled due to the weather last Friday, but we are extremely grateful that we got to celebrate some of our newest alumni before the storm moved in! Congrats, Summer 2024 grads! Welcome to the FSU alumni crew. 😎 To learn more about how to stay connected to FSU and all the free career resources all FSU grads have access to, visit: gonol.es/RecentGrad

Join our team! The Division of University Advancement is growing and we are looking for talented professionals to join our ranks. To learn more and apply, search the job code of the position you are interested on jobs.fsu.edu!

Do you know a student applying to FSU? In partnership with the Office of Admissions, we are excited to present our most popular info session of the year, the Demystifying Admissions Webinar. The Director of FSU admissions, Hege Ferguson, will provide expert insights into the FSU undergraduate admissions process. and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. Whether you are the first in your family to go to college or come from a long line of FSU grads, we invite you to come and ask all your FSU admissions questions! The event will take place on September 19 at 6 p.m. on Zoom.

⭐ To learn more and register, visit: gonol.es/AdmissionsWebinar24

Please join us in welcoming our new VIRES Editor-in-Chief and Assistant Director of University Advancement Communications Hannah Akin! Hannah joined University Advancement in July 2024 after working at FSU College of Law for 4.5 years. She moved to Tallahassee from Houston, Texas, in 2019 and earned a master’s degree in integrated marketing and communications from FSU in 2022. Hannah currently has no time for hobbies, as she’s mom to “two under two,” but she plans to one day return to bike riding and enjoying British period dramas.

🤩 Today, we welcomed 2,834 talented Florida State University graduates to our alumni family! Congratulations, Summer 2024 grads! We are so excited to have you. Every single FSU graduate is a member of the alumni association upon graduation, no dues required! 🎓To learn more about the career, networking, and social opportunities all alumni have access to as graduates of FSU, visit: gonol.es/RecentGrad

🎉Happy Commencement Day and welcome new alumni! Rain isn’t going to stop our celebrations. Be sure to stop by and get your champagne flute!🥂

Attention 🎓 grads! Due to inclement weather, there has been a change in Farewell FSU! Graduates can pick up their champagne flutes in the DSA Suite located in the Westcott Building, Suite 313 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Congratulations to all of our Graduates!