Long before John Thrasher became president of Florida State University on Nov. 10, students were expressing opposition to his appointment, many of them charging that Thrasher had ties to "special ...

John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University and a longtime state lawmaker, died Friday morning in Orlando, his family said in a statement. He was 81. (Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images) ...

TALLAHASSEE — State Sen. John Thrasher says he knows he faces a tough job winning over Florida State University students and faculty that opposed him becoming the school's next president.

TALLAHASSEE — For three months, he tried to deflect attention. State Sen. John Thrasher wants to become Florida State University's next president, but he demurred, steering questions about the ...

Florida State University officials announced Friday that president John Thrasher soon will be retiring and that a search will begin for a successor. Thrasher, who has led FSU for nearly six years ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday. He was 81. Thrasher, who served as speaker of the Florida House and ...

Florida State University chose powerful state Sen. John Thrasher as its next president despite significant opposition from people on campus who contended he isn't qualified for the post.

"John Thrasher would be the first one to tell you, there are still things that have to be done and always will be ... It's about rallying the troops to continue to push for that top 10 status ...

John Thrasher stated on September 10, 2010 in comments at the Republican Party of Florida's annual meeting.: "We will be the first party to elect a bald guy to governor." ...

Of all the duties Florida State University President John Thrasher has performed in his official role, he’s always said presiding over commencements ranks near the top.. Thrasher, who retires ...

Florida State University President John Thrasher and his wife Jean have tested positive for COVID-19, the university announced Tuesday. Thrasher learned of his result at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday after ...

Politically influential state Sen. John Thrasher was offered the presidency of his alma mater Tuesday, ending a process many critics believe was decided months ago.