x
Breaking News
More () »

Florida Education Commissioner among list of candidates vying for FSU presidency

Out of 35 applicants, the university has narrowed it down to nine.
Credit: AP
The Unconquered statue at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla., Friday April 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University says it has narrowed its search for a new president down to nine candidates who will be interviewed this weekend.

Among the list of names, which include high-ranking officials from universities in and out of the state, is Florida's current Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran. Throughout the pandemic, the commissioner was adamant about reopening schools for in-person learning and recently asked that school districts make face coverings optional next school year

The other presidential candidates include: 

  • Robert A. Blouin: Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at the University of North Carolina
  • David K. Coburn: Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Florida State University
  • Randall W. Hanna: Dean and CEO of Florida State University, Panama City campus
  • Richard D. McCullough: Vice Provost for Research at Harvard University
  • Giovanni Piedimonte: Vice President for Research at Tulane University
  • Sean Pittman: CEO of Pittman Law Group
  • Mary Ann Rankin: Senior Vice President and Provost at the University of Maryland
  • Michael K. Young: President Emeritus and Professor of Law and Public Policy at Texas A&M University

FSU's Presidential Search Advisory Committee will hold a meeting at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 14 which will include public comment. The candidates will be interviewed at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 15.

Interviews will be live-streamed on the university's website. 

What other people are reading right now:

►Breaking news and weather alerts: Get the free 10 Tampa Bay app

Stay In the Know! Sign up now for the Brightside Blend Newsletter

Before You Leave, Check This Out