Historic Eppes Hall
In the year of 2013, Eppes will become home to the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice
1918
Eppes Hall, originally known as the Education Building, opened its doors to Florida State College for Women (FSCW) students. The Education Building was the first building on campus devoted entirely to classroom use. Designed in the Tudor style, this handsome brick building is adorned with a stonework owl, frogs and Florida's state seal.
1934
The Education Building underwent its first remodel as the northwest corner of the building began to sink into the soft clay of Gallows Hill. The northwest wing of the building was razed and rebuilt on a concrete foundation. The walls were then reinforced and dormers were added to the attic for increased space.
1947
FSCW became Florida State University.
1950s
The College of Education moved across campus to the Stone Building and its former home received a new tenant and title. Students would come to know Eppes Hall as the Psychology Building for the better part of five decades, until the psychology department followed the College of Education's lead and headed west for a more spacious facility. With the departure of psychology, Eppes Hall became home to a number of small programs looking for office and classroom space of their own.
1997
In need of a name worthy of its great tradition on campus, Eppes Hall was named in honor of Francis W. Eppes, the founder of Florida State University, whose statue sits in front of the building.
2013
95 years after first opening its doors to students, the Eppes Hall will become the new home to one of Florida State University's highest ranked academic programs, the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice.
