FSU History
This is the year Florida State University was founded
What is 1851
Students often take graduation photos at this iconic fountain, located in front of the Westcott Building.
What is Westcott Fountain
This is the nickname of FSU’s athletic teams, named in honor of a Native American tribe.
What are the Seminoles?
At football games, fans perform this famous chant while making a tomahawk motion with their arms.
What is the "Tomahawk Chop"?
FSU’s biggest football rival is this in-state school, known for the annual showdown called the "Sunshine Showdown."
What is the University of Florida?
Before becoming a coeducational institution in 1947, FSU was known by this name.
What is Florida State College for Women?
This library, named after a former FSU president, serves as the main research library on campus.
What is Strozier Library?
This legendary football coach led FSU to two national championships and won over 300 games.
Who is Bobby Bowden?
This horse, ridden by Osceola, gallops across the field before every home football game
What is Renegade?
FSU battles this ACC team every year for the "Jefferson-Eppes Trophy."
What is the University of Virginia?
The official seal of FSU contains three Latin words representing strength, skill, and character.
What is "Vires, Artes, Mores"
This is the oldest standing building on FSU’s campus, originally constructed in 1910.
What is the Westcott Building?
FSU won its first national championship in football during this year.
What is 1993?
FSU is home to one of only two collegiate circuses in the U.S., known by this name
What is the Flying High Circus?
The intense FSU vs. Miami football rivalry is known by this nickname, referencing both schools' dominance in the '80s and '90s.
What is the "Wide Right" rivalry?
After FSU became coeducational, this man served as its first president.
Who is Doak Campbell
FSU’s football team plays its home games at this stadium.
What is Doak Campbell Stadium?
As of 2023, FSU’s women’s soccer team has won this many NCAA national championships
What is four?
This popular fountain is the location where students take a plunge on their 21st birthday.
What is Westcott Fountain?
In baseball, FSU has a heated rivalry with this school, often facing off in the College World Series.
What is the University of Miami?
FSU admitted its first Black students during this decade, marking a step toward integration.
What is the 1960s?
This is the most popular location on campus for students to tan, play frisbee, and catch some sun.
What is Landis Green?
This former FSU baseball coach holds the NCAA record for the most career coaching wins.
Who is Mike Martin.
FSU’s Homecoming Chief and Princess are selected based on these three qualities
What are leadership, academics, and service to the university?
FSU’s women’s soccer team has built a fierce rivalry with this university, often meeting in high-stakes NCAA tournament games.
What is the University of North Carolina?