But it rarely had a better outcome than Florida State’s hiring of John Thrasher more than a decade ago. Thrasher, who died of cancer Friday at age 81, exceeded all expectations and left FSU a ...

John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state lawmaker, has died. He was 81. According to family members, Thrasher, who served as speaker of the Florida House of ...

Columnist Steve Bousquet reflects on the life of John Thrasher, whose remarkable political journey in Florida ended with a highly successful career as president of Florida State University. Thrashe… ...

He also served in the Senate before being appointed to be Florida State University’s president. Thrasher died in Orlando last week at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer.

Florida House remembers former Speaker John Thrasher after his passing last week at 81. Updated ... A group of Florida State University students and staff is back home from Israel after the ...