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) ...

FILE - Florida State president John Thrasher speaks prior to head football coach Mike Norvell being introduced at a press conference Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla.

And John Thrasher knew there was no better avenue to helping our fellow man than education,” said Montford, CEO of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Sen. Thrasher has had a long and proud political career. We mean no disrespect to Sen. Thrasher, nor to diminish his accomplishments. He is simply the wrong person for this job.

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." ...

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.