A resident of New York City, Randall visited FSU\u2019s campus and knew she had found her future home after experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Landis Green. Her experience was defined by the Presidential Scholars program, which she\u00a0credits with\u00a0shaping\u00a0her undergraduate trajectory.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Samantha Randall will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in public relations and an English minor. <\/p>\n
Throughout her time at FSU, Randall has served as a University Ambassador, a member of the\u00a0Florida Public Relations Association\u00a0and as a Social Media Intern for the Office of\u00a0University Communications<\/a>. Her impact on student life is highlighted by her service in the\u00a0Student Government Association<\/a>\u00a0(SGA). As the Press Secretary for the Executive Branch, Randall led initiatives to increase student engagement, including successful campaigns to preserve the Westcott Fountain tradition,\u00a0and significantly grew the organization\u2019s social media reach.\u00a0<\/p>\n Randall\u2019s connection to the university\u00a0deepened when she was selected for the 2025 Homecoming Court, an honor that allowed her to\u00a0represent\u00a0the organizations that have defined her experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe community at this school is like no other,\u201d Randall said. \u201cThe people here have supported me through the highest highs, lowest\u00a0lows\u00a0and every moment in between.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0walking across the stage this May with pride knowing all I have\u00a0accomplished\u00a0here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Looking toward the future, Randall is returning to New York City to begin her career in the public relations industry. While her immediate goals are focused on professional growth, she aspires to eventually earn an MBA and hopes to one day combine her\u00a0expertise\u00a0in branding with her lifelong passion for the arts by working in public relations for a ballet company.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cFSU has shaped me in more ways than I can count,\u201d Randall said. \u201cThe impact that this community has made on my life is immeasurable, and I am so excited to join such an esteemed alumni network.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Justin Mohabir\u00a0is graduating from the\u00a0FSU Herbert Wertheim College of Business<\/a>\u00a0with a Bachelor of Science in\u00a0finance. He chose\u00a0Florida State\u00a0because he knew this community could help him reach his highest potential.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI saw FSU as a place where I could grow into more than just a student,\u201d Mohabir said. \u201cFrom the moment I arrived, I realized it was a place where I could find my identity and develop as a leader.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Mohabir\u2019s time at FSU was defined by his commitment to service and professional development. As the financial literacy director for the Finance Society, he led initiatives that reached thousands of students, teaching them the practicalities of money and career planning. His leadership extended to the digital space through his podcast, \u201cLeader Diaries,\u201d where he interviews industry experts on the intersection of discipline and purpose.<\/p>\n He was selected to speak at the\u00a0Horizons Unlimited Conference<\/a>\u00a0alongside FSU President Richard McCullough and Head Football Coach Mike Norvell. For Mohabir, the opportunity to speak on ownership and growth was personal.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI will be the first in my family to graduate from college, and that moment represents years of sacrifice, faith and perseverance,\u201d Mohabir said. \u201cIt\u2019s for my family, for the people who believed in me and for every version of myself that kept going even when things were uncertain.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n His\u00a0ability to connect\u00a0peers with the professional world was recognized when he moderated a Raymond James panel for over 300 students. In a full circle moment, he will begin his career as an assistant controller at Raymond James after graduation.\u00a0<\/p>\n He hopes to eventually\u00a0establish\u00a0his own firm as a financial adviser to professional athletes and grow his media platform into an international speaking career.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been surrounded by individuals who have challenged me and poured into my growth,\u201d Mohabir said. \u201cIt reinforced my belief that opportunity carries responsibility and that leadership is about showing up and creating impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n Central Alabama native\u00a0Abby Snyder\u00a0will graduate with her Bachelor of Science in\u00a0criminology from the\u00a0Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law to pursue her Juris Doctor. Her career goals are centered on becoming a public defender with a focus on rehabilitation and meaningful prison reform. Snyder values the connections she has fostered within the FSU community, particularly through her roles as a\u00a0Noles Everywhere ambassador<\/a>\u00a0and a Resident Assistant in\u00a0Landis Hall<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWalking in this semester\u2019s commencement ceremony fills me with an immense sense of pride because it represents the goals I set for myself and worked so hard to achieve,\u201d Snyder said. \u201cI built beautiful, meaningful friendships with people who inspire me every day. This ceremony is the culmination of four years of dedication, and it makes me smile to think about all the love and light I poured into FSU.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Snyder chose to attend Florida State after finding a sense of belonging in the\u00a0University\u2019s Honors Program<\/a>\u00a0and the welcoming atmosphere of the Tallahassee campus. Seeking a program that would turn her interest in advocacy into a career, she is thankful for the hands-on opportunities FSU provided to mentor others and serve out-of-state students.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cMy proudest accomplishments were the roles that allowed me to support, guide and uplift other students,\u201d Snyder said. \u201cWhether helping resolve a roommate conflict or comforting someone who felt homesick, being an RA was the most rewarding experience I could have asked for. I want to be a small but steady part of the larger effort to ensure that every person is seen, heard, and given the chance to do right.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Frank Schotanus\u00a0will earn his degree in computer science from the\u00a0Department of Computer Science<\/a>\u00a0within the\u00a0College of Arts and Sciences.<\/a><\/p>\n Schotanus chose to attend Florida State\u00a0after seeing\u00a0the investment the university makes in its students. Seeking a program that would challenge his problem-solving skills and provide a sense of community,\u00a0he\u00a0credits\u00a0the attention and mentorship he received from the moment he first visited campus.<\/p>\n After graduation, he will begin a software engineering role with Raymond James in St. Petersburg, Florida. Schotanus aims to build a career focused on using technology to solve real-world problems and enhance the lives of others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n He values the leadership and research opportunities he pursued at FSU, notably his work with the\u00a0Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program<\/a>\u00a0(UROP)\u00a0and his tenure as president of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOne of my proudest accomplishments was the opportunity to be published in a research paper as an undergraduate,\u201d Schotanus said. \u201cI also loved seeing students connect and find a sense of community through ACM events. FSU has pushed me to get involved in so\u00a0many different ways\u00a0that have shaped me into the person I am today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n For Schotanus, commencement\u00a0marks\u00a0the work behind his undergraduate journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWalking across the stage will be a chance to highlight all my hard work from the past four years,\u201d Schotanus said. \u201cBut none of it would have been possible without support I\u2019ve\u00a0received\u00a0every day from my family, friends and the people of FSU.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Justin-1.1.jpg\")
Justin Mohabir\u00a0is graduating from the\u00a0FSU Herbert Wertheim College of Business\u00a0with a Bachelor of Science in\u00a0finance. <\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Snyder-2.0.jpg\")
Abby Snyder will graduate with her Bachelor of Science in criminology from the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice. <\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frank-1.2.jpg\")
Frank Schotanus will earn his Bachelor of Science in computer science from the Department of Computer Science within the College of Arts and Sciences. <\/p>\n