Florida State University

Florida State University, also commonly referred to as "FSU" or "Florida State", is a comprehensive, graduate-national research university founded and located in Tallahassee, Florida in 1851. Its president is Dr. T. K. Wetherell. The university is composed of 17 colleges and institutes that offer more than 300 programs of study.

Campus

Florida State's main campus is located in Tallahassee near the Florida State Capitol building. The campus is bordered by Tennessee Street (U.S. Highway 90) to the north, Gaines Street to the south, Stadium Drive to the west, and Macomb Street to the east.

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Tallahassee - U.S. Highway 90

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Florida State also maintains two additional campuses in Panama City and Sarasota. Additionally, Florida State operates an overseas branch campus with degree programs in the Republic of Panama.

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Panama City - Sarasota - Panama

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In addition to the branch campuses, the university offers a variety of overseas study opportunities for students during the regular academic year, as well as in special summer programs. FSU operates study centers for overseas study oppare located in Florence, Italy; Republic of Panama; Valencia, Spain; and London, England.

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Florence, Italy - Panama - Valencia, Spain - London, England

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The university is home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, funded by the National Science Foundation. Other research centers, such as the Center for Advanced Power Systems, supported by the Office of Naval Research, place the university at the cutting edge of research and its application to industry.

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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory - National Science Foundation - Office of Naval Research

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The Ringling Museum in Sarasota is affiliated with the university, and is the largest museum/university complex in the U.S. and houses one of the most significant collections of fine art in North America.

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Sarasota - North America

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