FSU Claude Pepper Center

09/04/2026

Congratulations to ISL Faculty Affiliate Dr. Dawn Carr on her election to the Gerontological Society of America’s Board of Directors! Dr. Carr, director of FSU’s Claude Pepper Center, will begin her term in January 2027, helping advance interdisciplinary research, policy, and practice focused on aging.

Read more: https://news.fsu.edu/news/health-medicine/2026/08/19/director-of-fsus-claude-pepper-center-elected-to-gerontological-society-of-america-board/

09/02/2026

Florida State University's Dawn C. Carr, Ph.D., director of the Claude Pepper Center and Mildred and Claude Pepper Professor of Sociology, has been elected to the board of directors of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)!

GSA is one of the world's largest interdisciplinary organizations devoted to the study of aging, with more than 6,000 members spanning research, education, practice and policy. Dr. Carr's term begins Jan. 1.

Her research focuses on what helps older adults stay healthy, active and engaged, from employment and retirement to caregiving and social relationships, as well as how early-life experiences shape outcomes later on.

To read more, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4cqB5ki

08/31/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟳-𝟮𝟰!

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08/31/2026

Florida State University faculty and staff ➡️ FSU Research town halls take place this week!

Join VP for Research Stacey Patterson for an important conversation about federal research developments, FSU updates, and the ideas that will help shape our path forward.

08/21/2026

Save the date! Join the FSU Institute for Successful Longevity for the Smart Aging & Technology Expo on September 14 at the Tallahassee Senior Center. Dr. Zhe He will present “AI for Everyday Life,” exploring how artificial intelligence can be used in practical ways to support our everyday lives.

📅 September 14, 2026
⏰ 3:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Tallahassee Senior Center

Register today using the QR code!

08/20/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr. Dawn C. Carr, Professor of Sociology, Director of the Claude Pepper Center, and Associate with the FSU Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy, to the Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Training Conference.

In her session, Resilient Together: Finding Strength in the Caregiver Journey, Dr. Carr will share insights on building resilience, finding meaning through challenges, and caring for yourself while caring for a loved one living with dementia. 💜

08/20/2026

Florida lost 450,000 ACA enrollees in 2026 as premiums rose an average of 37% nationally, new data shows. An article on The Conversation US by Robert Applebaum, a Senior Research Scholar in Gerontology at Miami University

ACA enrollments in Florida dropped in 2026, but the decrease was smaller than anticipated.

07/22/2026

Florida State University will lead four major projects as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s highly coveted Genesis Mission, showcasing the

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

FSU College of Social Work Assistant Professor Dr. Katy (Qiuchang) Cao and FSU Claude Pepper Center Director Dr. Dawn Carr authored a peer-reviewed research paper: Occupational autonomy and cognitive function: the moderating role of educational attainment. The paper was published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B. Learn more here: https://fla.st/CELSQ0MS