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Founded in 1883, Florida Southern has a superb liberal arts and sciences core, as well as outstanding professional programs in business, nursing, and education and pre-professional programs in dentistry, law, medicine, physical therapy, theology, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. We manage this page as an open environment... and just ask that all community members act respectfully and abide by Fa

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09/07/2026

The fall semester is officially underway, and Student Body President Mckenna Bitikofer is sharing her advice on how to make the most of your FSC experience!

Looking to make an impact on campus? SGA Senator elections are open now through Wednesday, September 9. Head to MocsConnect to cast your vote and help shape the future of the FSC campus community.

09/04/2026

Today, we wrap up our Faculty/Student Collaborative Research Series with a video feature highlighting the work of Dr. Shameka Shelby, Deputy Chief of Staff, and students Reagan Rosenthal, Santiago Aguirre, D’Andre Kerr, and William McConahay.

Through their project, "Development and Optimization of Hemostatic Drug Delivery Systems" the team worked collaboratively to develop polymer-based hemostatic materials designed to stop bleeding while delivering medications directly to surgical sites.

Watch the video to learn more about their research and the hands-on experience behind the project. (Funded by Berend Research Funds.)

09/03/2026

On Day 4 of our Faculty/Student Collaborative Research Series, we are featuring Dr. Ashley Braaksma, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, and students Lauren Helminiak, Kayley McDermott, and Andreea Vaida. Their project "Natural Feedstocks to Polymer Materials" explores how sustainability starts at the molecular level. (Funded by Hansen Science Scholars Fund and the Office of the Provost)

Additionally, we are thrilled to feature Dr. Deborah Bromfield Lee, Professor of Chemistry and Department Chair, with student Andrew Zivkovic who are bringing Green Chemistry and modern research practices into the classroom, through in their project "Development of a Greener Inorganic and Advanced Chemistry Lab Curriculum" (Funded by Hansen Science Scholars Fund and the Office of the Provost.)

To view the full story, visit the link below: https://flsouthern.edu/news/student-faculty-summer-scholarship-campaign-day-4

09/02/2026

Day 3 of our Faculty/Student Collaborative Research Series features Dr. Lauren Griffiths, Assistant Professor of Biology/Ecology, with student Joshua Smith. Their project is titled "Impacts of Land Use on Health of Small Wetlands in Central Florida." Often overlooked, Florida’s small wetlands play a vital role in protecting water quality, reducing flooding and supporting wildlife. (Funded by Hansen Science Scholars Fund and Office of the Provost).

We are also excited to feature Dr. Elizabeth Gennari, Assistant Professor of Psychology, with students Keira McCarrick and Carla Spina and their project, "Identifying Provider Barriers in Mental Health Screening of Elder Adults in Primary Care Practices" (Funded by the Office of the Provost)

To view the full story, visit the link below: https://flsouthern.edu/news/student-faculty-summer-scholarship-campaign-day-3

09/01/2026

Welcome to Day 2 of our Faculty/Student Collaborative Research Series! Today, we are excited to feature Dr. Jennie Lynn Florkey, Assistant Professor of Nursing, with student Kevin Vondruska, and Dr. Susan Banks, Associate Professor of Biology, with students Ava Benedict, KatieGrace Cassidy and Kemar Samuel.

In Dr. Florkey’s project titled "Experiencing Care from the Other Side: Role-Reversal Virtual Reality Simulation to Enhance Empathy Toward Hispanic Patients with Limited English Proficiency." Florkey and nursing student Kevin Vondruska are using virtual reality to help future nurses experience the challenges of language barriers firsthand, building empathy and preparing students to provide more compassionate, patient-centered care. (Funding provided by the Office of the Provost.)

In Dr. Banks’ project, "Behavioral analysis of synaptic associated Parkinson’s Disease-linked proteins in Drosophila melanogaster" Banks and students Ava Benedict, KatieGrace Cassidy and Kemar Samuel are using genetic models to investigate how Parkinson’s disease-associated proteins affect neuron function, generating new data while gaining hands-on experience in genetics, neuroscience and experimental research. (Funded by Hansen Science Scholars Fund and the Office of the Provost)

To view the full story, visit the link in our bio. https://flsouthern.edu/news/student-faculty-summer-scholarship-campaign-day-2

08/31/2026

This week, we are excited to share our Faculty/Student Collaborative Research Series! While many students left campus for the summer, a number of Florida Southern faculty and students remained hard at work pursuing research and creative scholarship with real-world impact.

"Summer is always an invaluable season for Faculty-Student Collaborative Research at Florida Southern, " said Dr. Tracey Tedder, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. "Whether in laboratories, community settings, or the field, these collaborations allow students to participate in the process of discovery while faculty advance their scholarly and creative works. It is a season of innovation, creativity and intellectual exploration that ultimately enriches the entire campus community. "

Our first features include Dr. Jason Macrander, Assistant Professor of Marine Biology and student Brendon Turner. (Funding provided by Hansen Science Scholars Fund and the Office of the Provost.)

As well as Dr. Jennifer Dapko, Associate Professor of Marketing, with students Allie Draper and Jackson Neal. (Funding provided by Reuschling Scholars Endowment and the Office of the Provost.)

To view the full story, visit the link below: https://flsouthern.edu/news/student-faculty-summer-scholarship-campaign-day-1

08/29/2026

Our Mocs brought all the spirit at Monday's pep rally! What a fun and exciting way to kick off the new semester and celebrate the start of another great year at Florida Southern!

08/27/2026

Mocsie has loved visiting students between classes this week!

08/25/2026

Our Mocs brought the spirit at yesterday's pep rally! 🐍

08/24/2026

A message from President Jeremy Martin. Welcome back, Mocs!

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