As the 15th president of Florida State University, John Thrasher elevated FSU’s reputation as a preeminent research institution and led the university to recognition as a Top 20 public university in the nation. In addition, he presided over a $1 billion fundraising campaign, advanced the university’s academic and research mission, championed diversity and inclusion, and welcomed the best and brightest students in the university’s history.
President Thrasher’s bold vision guided FSU’s path of unprecedented academic excellence, and the university community leaned on his strong leadership in times of celebration and crisis. He, and FSU First Lady Jean Thrasher, served the university with kindness, compassion and warmth. They, along with their children and grandchildren, will forever be a part of the FSU family.
Support Thrashers' Legacy
The FSU Foundation offers two funds named in their honor:
The Jean and John Thrasher CARE Endowment supports students who have been disadvantaged by economic or educational circumstances.
Donate Now to the Jean and John Thrasher CARE Endowment
The President John E. Thrasher Endowed Scholarship is awarded to degree-seeking students at FSU Panama City.
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University colleagues, family and friends honor the legacy of President John Thrasher and FSU First Lady Jean Thrasher during a special video tribute.
President John Thrasher reflects on his time leading the university and talks about his hopes for the future of FSU during an interview with FSU Headlines.