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FSU celebrates opening of new College of Business building after historic $65M donation
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FSU celebrates opening of new College of Business building after historic $65M donation

  • January 7, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida State University celebrated a new chapter in business education with the ribbon-cutting for the new Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence.

A total of five floors and 220,000 square feet, the building is a game-changer for FSU’s College of Business, giving students and faculty access to state-of-the-art facilities that foster innovation and entrepreneurship.

The center is made possible by a $65 million donation from Dr. Herbert Wertheim, the second-largest gift in FSU history.

FSU President Richard McCullough and other university figures kicked off the celebrations this morning with a signing ceremony and ribbon-cutting. A public ceremony followed at 2 p.m. with building tours until 5 p.m..

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