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Horizons Unlimited Conference

Monday, March 24, 2025

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Register for the Keynote

This full-day conference for Florida State University students will share resources and strategies for success in college, graduate school, and career. Connect with fellow first-generation students, including freshmen, transfer students, and student-athletes, and network with alumni, faculty, and university leaders. Leave motivated and empowered, with new contacts and a community of supporters to cheer you on to unlimited horizons.

Schedule & Sessions

Participants are invited to engage in this year’s conference, with the option to attend the entire event or select specific sessions that align with their interests. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with distinguished speakers and network with peers.
Content subject to change.

11:15 a.m.

All day

Check-in & Expo Tables Open
Turnbull Conference Center | Atrium & Lobby


11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Networking Lunch Opens
Turnbull Center | Dining Room

12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

“Success Through Adversity” | Lessons from Athletes
Turnbull Conference Center | Large Room

1:45 to 3:00 p.m.

“Building Your Professional Brand” | FSU Career Center
Turnbull Conference Center | Large Room

3:15 to 4:30 p.m.

“Failure: Embracing and Expecting It” | Dr. Laymon Hicks
Turnbull Conference Center | Large Room

5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Keynote Address by Chairman Peter Collins
Interview & Moderated Q&A led by President Richard McCullough
Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Westcott Building

7:30 p.m.

Dinner
Governor’s Club

2024 Horizons Unlimited Conference

The inaugural Horizons Unlimited Conference, Held on February 26, 2024, was proposed by FSU First Lady Dr. Jai Vartikar and organized by first-generation students.

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Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement

CARE provides preparation, orientation, and academic support programming for students who are among the first in their families to attend college and may face unique challenges in college because of educational or economic circumstances.

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Transfer Student Services

Transfer Student Services provides personalized guidance, academic advising, and tailored resources to ensure the success of transfer students at FSU. From credit transfer assistance to integration into campus life, TSS helps students thrive.

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Steering Committee

Many thanks to the first-generation students who served on the Steering Committee to help plan the Horizons Unlimited Conference.

Ja’nasia Mangum
Andres Perez
Leo Perez
Hykeem Williams