One of the nations elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Florida State University is one of the nation's top 25 public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university's efforts to preserve, expand and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions.