FSU Facilities

09/04/2026

Happy from our native Mound Lily Yucca (Yucca gloriosa) is putting on a show near Doak Campbell Stadium! FSU’s campus is home to all three of Florida’s native yucca species: Mound Lily, Adam’s Needle, and Spanish Bayonet.

Mound Lily Yucca is especially well-suited to Florida landscapes—it’s drought tolerant and thrives in both sun and partial shade. 🌱

Keep an eye out for all three around campus!

Florida State University Grounds and Landscaping

09/04/2026

We love visiting this Master Craftsman Studio original every time our work takes us to Doak. Go Noles!

09/03/2026

FSU Facilities Custodial ITN Wins Florida TaxWatch Government Productivity Award!

The team was recognized for “Beyond the Bid: Transforming Custodial Solutions for FSU’s Off-Campus Facilities,” an innovative approach to providing custodial services for 33 off-campus buildings with unique needs, including laboratories, medical offices, studios, and production spaces.

By rethinking the traditional custodial procurement model, the project is expected to save $485,000 annually for the first five years and up to $3.6 million over nine years, all while continuing to provide high-quality service to the university community.

This award recognizes the team’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and responsible stewardship of university resources.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4iKDOZJ

09/02/2026

Members of the FSU Facilities and Finance & Administration teams recently visited our colleagues at the FSU Panama City campus! This visit included a tour and a chance to connect with the local team.

We want to thank our Panama City colleagues for showing us around and sharing insights about the work being done across the campus!

📸 Pictured: Ryan Miekenhous, Director of Finance; Randy Hanna, Dean; Steve Connor, Associate Vice President; Zach Newswanger, Associate Vice President of Facilities; Dan Nix, Director of F&A, Panama City; Eric Butt, Director of EHS; Roy Kenton, Associate Director; and David Gary, Facilities Program Manager, Panama City.

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09/01/2026

Welcome to the team, Tyler Morris!

Please join us in welcoming Tyler Morris as the new Director of Grounds at FSU Facilities!

In his new role, Tyler will help lead the team responsible for maintaining and caring for the beautiful landscapes and outdoor spaces that make our campus unique. We’re glad to have Tyler on the team and look forward to the experience and leadership he’ll bring to FSU Facilities.

Learn more about Tyler and his path to Florida State by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4zSqb0U

Welcome to FSU, Tyler!

FSU Facilities

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Just outside the Seminole Organic Garden, we planted a Dunstan Chestnut—a cross between the American and Chinese Chestnut.

Once one of the most common trees in eastern U.S. forests, the American Chestnut was nearly wiped out by chestnut blight in the early 1900s. The Dunstan Chestnut was developed to bring back some of the American Chestnut’s resilience while producing chestnuts similar in taste and appearance.

We’re excited to watch this tree grow and become part of FSU’s landscape! 🌱

Florida State University Grounds and Landscaping

08/24/2026

First day back, and Facilities is ready to go! ❤️💛

From keeping campus running smoothly to making sure FSU’s spaces are ready for a new semester, our Facilities staff are working behind the scenes to help make the first day a great one. Here’s to a successful semester!

08/24/2026