John Thrasher, a towering figure in Florida politics and higher education, died after a battle with cancer. He was 81.

Former House Speaker and Florida State University President John Thrasher died Friday, a month after announcing a cancer ...

John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University, has died; Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement on Friday.

Thrasher was known for his fierce pride in Florida State long before he became its president. He earned his bachelor’s degree ...

John Thrasher is remembered for integrity, compassion, and leadership. He impacted both politics and Florida State University ...

From 2021: Moments that best exemplify John Thrasher's leadership at FSU, as told by those who know him Thrasher rejoined The Southern Group after retiring from FSU. He was later replaced by ...

After his honorable discharge in 1970, he enrolled in FSU’s law school, graduating in 1972. Among his duties was serving as ...

Thrasher was the university's 15th president and is remembered by the school for his "steady leadership, servant's heart, and ...

John Thrasher, former Florida State University President and influential politician, died at the age of 81 on May 30. His ...

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Trilby Republican and former Senate President, posted: “The Lion of the Senate has ...

Former Florida State University President John Thrasher, who served in both chambers of the state legislature and was a ...