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President Richard McCullough shakes a student's hand at Commencement

Celebrating Spring 2026 Graduates

As the spring 2026 semester comes to a close, Anne's College is highlighting a few graduating students whose academic achievements and personal journeys reflect the range of experiences, excellence and impact found across Florida State. This spring, Anne’s College anticipates celebrating 1,004 graduates. The college anticipates awarding 570 bachelor’s, 318 master’s, 62 specialist, and 54 doctoral degrees. Xiomara Romero M.S./Ed.S.

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President Richard McCullough shakes a student's hand at Commencement

Celebrating Spring 2026 Graduates

As the spring semester comes to a close, Anne's College is highlighting a few graduating students whose academic achievements and personal journeys re

Graphic Designer Colton Flynn holds a textbook while shaking hands with Anne's College Dean Damon Andrew

New textbook from Anne’s College dean features FSU championship soccer team

The latest edition of Research Methods and Design in Sport Management (3rd Edition), authored by Anne's College Dean Damon Andrew, has officially been

Shiyi Chen, Mark Ferguson, Sandy Schultz, Cecile Reynaud, Jeffrey Fairbrother holding awards

Anne’s College recognizes five alumni during 49th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards

Anne’s College honored five alumni on Feb. 20, 2026, in historic Dodd Hall: Shiyi Chen (Ph.D. ’19), Jeffrey Fairbrother (Ph.D.

Thomas Bissen talks with colleagues

Doctoral Candidate Thomas Bissen Earns American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship

Thomas Bissen (picuted left) recently received a prestigious American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship, a highly competitive national award th

Michelle Parvatiyar Named Fellow of the American Heart Association

Michelle Parvatiyar, associate professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences at Anne’s College, was named a Fellow of the Americ

Marvalene Hughes

In Memoriam: Alumna Dr. Marvalene Hughes, Pioneer and Supporter of Education

Dr. Marvalene Hughes (PhD '69) recently passed away at the age of 88.

Bolade Olateju

Graduating Student Spotlight: Bolade Olateju

Ahead of Fall 2025 Commencement on Friday, Dec.

Yanyu Pan

Graduating Student Spotlight: Yanyu Pan

Ahead of Fall 2025 Commencement on Friday, Dec.

Sandy Shultz poses with a parrot

A Legacy of Greatness: Alumna Sandy Schultz

One of the most generous supporters of Anne's College, Schultz has transformed the college's future with a generous gift that will endow the dean

About Anne's College

The roots of FSU Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. Recently expanded in 2023, the College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Department of Human Development & Family Science, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). In 2024, the college was named after alumna and teacher Anne Spencer Daves.

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