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Have you ever been on an evening walk around campus and seen a bat dash out over the tree line? You might’ve been left wondering where this little creature came from. Florida State University is home to several bat houses, or man-made structures providing bats with a safe and warm shelter to roost, specifically designed to protect the unique… read more
Narriman Nusserwanji, often called Norman by his colleagues, joined Florida State University in 1976. In January 2026, Narriman marked his 50th year of service to the university, where he serves as an Energy Engineer in Facilities' Utilities and Engineering Department. To put Narriman's tenure at FSU in context with university history: 1976 was… read more
Have you ever walked around campus and been astounded by the majestic trees dotting Landis Green? Or the trees shading Mina Jo Powell Green? Florida State University’s Grounds and Landscaping team is responsible for managing the variety of trees and other greenery that call our campus home. This includes a dedicated effort towards maintaining the… read more
If you’ve ever admired a beautifully maintained flower bed, a thriving new tree, or a colorful container planting around FSU’s campus, there’s a good chance someone like Michael Kyser helped make it happen. As a groundskeeper with FSU Facilities’ Grounds & Landscaping team, Kyser has spent the past year and a half helping keep grounds and… read more
FSU Facilities is excited to announce the launch of its Code Administration & Fire Safety Department. Under the leadership of AVP and Chief Facilities Officer Zach Newswanger, the Building Code and Fire Safety groups will now be consolidated under one department within Facilities.
The Florida TaxWatch Government Productivity Awards are an annual celebration of state employees who improve service delivery while saving Florida taxpayers money through innovation, efficiency, and significant cost savings. For the 2026 awards cycle, FSU Facilities, along with colleagues from Procurement, University Business Administrators, and… read more
For Florida State University students, a positive residential experience extends beyond the physical spaces where they live. Clean and well-maintained facilities, responsive service, and supportive relationships with Housing and Facilities staff all contribute to creating a comfortable place to call home.
Darryl Bryant serves as the In-House Electrical Team Supervisor for FSU Facilities. He celebrated 25 years at Florida State in February 2026, having begun his career as a Senior Electrician in the Electric Shop before advancing into his current leadership role. Before joining FSU, Bryant worked as a journeyman electrician for several electrical… read more
Tyler Morris has joined Florida State University's Facilities, Grounds, and Landscaping department as Director of Grounds Operations. A Virginia Tech graduate with a degree in turfgrass sciences, Tyler brings more than nine years of experience in grounds and sports field management in both higher education and professional sports to his new role… read more
It takes more than the flip of a switch to keep a university the size of Florida State running. As Electric Shop Supervisor for FSU Facilities, Steve Hall has spent nearly 20 years helping power the campus community. He joined Facilities Maintenance in 2010, following three years at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.