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Snap Decision: Inside The Quarterback's Mind

A football play can last only a few seconds, but the prep starts long before kickoff. From fueling up with the right nutrition to sharpening mental focus, FSU Anne’s College faculty break down the mental, physical, and emotional processes that drive performance on the field, plus how biofeedback technologies and sport psychology research are shaping the future of the game. Faculty featured in the video include: Michael Ormsbee, Margaret A.

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Associate Teaching Professor Nari Jeter featured in national media

Associate Teaching Professor Nari Jeter was recently featured in national media outlets offering insight into everything from Taylor Swift and Tr

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Celebrating Summer 2025 Graduates

As the summer semester comes to a close, we’re highlighting a few of our graduating students whose academic achievements and personal journeys reflect

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Building Up Business with Alumna Carolyn Greiner

From FSU grad to founder, Carolyn Greiner is transforming corporate learning through immersive tech and entrepreneurial grit, earning national recogni

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Fueling a Love of Reading this Summer

Looking for ways to motivate children and teens to read over the summer? Dr.

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Serving up Safety: Dr. Qinchun Rao's Food Safety Tips for Summer BBQ Season

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, we talked to Dr. Qinchun Rao, Betty M. Watts Endowed Professor in the Nutrition and Food Science program.

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2025 Anderson-Darling Award Recipient Shares Her Purpose-Driven Path to Teaching

Dylann Lowery discovered her passion for making an impact through teaching while gaining experience in clinical work and research.

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The protein craze: FSU expert explains the ‘why’ behind a high-protein diet

Protein has taken center stage in today’s health and fitness conversations, but what’s the science behind the hype? Dr.

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Celebrating Resilience, Leadership, and Legacy at the 2025 Hardee Hooding Ceremony

Anne's College recently honored its 2025 master’s and doctoral graduates from the Higher Education program during the annual Dr.

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Anne’s College Celebrates 2025 ElevatED Torch Award Recipients

Anne’s College honored outstanding educators and leaders at the 2025 ElevatED Torch Awards held Thursday, May 1.

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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