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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, has been named a Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA). Officially awarded in fall 2025, the honorific designation recognizes significant scientific contributions and sustained service in support of the AHA’s mission to improve cardiovascular health and support longer and healthier lives. “Being named a Fellow of the American Heart Association is both an honor and a responsibility,” Parvatiyar said.

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Associate Professor Jenny Root receives prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Jenny Root has been selected as one of about 400 scientists and engineers to receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engi

Leila Khalili

HNFS doctoral student awarded American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship

Leila Khalili, a doctoral student in the Nutrition and Food Science program at Anne’s College, has been awarded the highly competitive 2025 American H

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Dean Damon Andrew receives prestigious sport management award

Florida State University’s Damon Andrew has received the most prestigious award given by the North American Society for Sport Management (NA

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Pour Decisions: The Effects of Alcohol on the Body

With January in full swing, many are embracing Dry January — a month-long resolution to cut out alcohol for a healthier start to the year.

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Understanding the Effects to Stop the Cause: Bullying Research and Interventions at FSU

Anne Spencer Daves is joined by FSU President Richard McCullough, FSU First Lady Dr. Jai Vartikar and Anne's College Dean Damon Andrew

FSU dedicates Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

FSU alumna Anne Spencer Daves, who spent 30 years as a fourth-grade educator in Central Florida, made a transformational gift that will impact the liv

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The Torch Magazine: Fall 2024

This special issue of The Torch commemorates the historic renaming of our college to honor Anne Spencer Daves, celebrating her extraordinary legacy of

The Torch Magazine

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Summer Parenting Resource Guide: Engaging Children for a Fun and Balanced Summer

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Summer Parenting Resource Guide: Maximizing Summer Fun Through Sport

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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