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Celebrating 50+ years of COSSPP
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy was established in the fall of 1973 as part of a university-wide academic reorganization and consisted of just five departments: Economics, Geography, Government, Sociology, and Urban and Regional Planning.
There’s been much growth over the years, with 12 departments and interdisciplinary programs now housed within the College, along with 12 centers and institutes. As the third-largest college at FSU, COSSPP equips students with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experiences they need to launch impactful careers.
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Provost’s Research Professor Dr. James L. Gibson to present a lecture on political legitimacy
October 7, 2026
Florida State University’s Department of Political Science will present a talk by James L. Gibson, Ph.D., titled "Legitimacy: The Theory of the Century" on Tuesday, October 13, at 3:30 p.m., with a reception to follow at 4:30 p.m., in the Beth Moor Lounge (Longmire Building). …
FSU Partners with Second Harvest of the Big Bend to Advance Community Voice, Student Learning
October 7, 2026
Florida State University partnered with Second Harvest of the Big Bend to conduct the Leon County Neighbor Engagement Survey, a collaborative initiative that brought together community partnerships and student experiential learning to support a countywide effort to gather feedback from individuals accessing food assist …
FSU’s Department of Urban & Regional Planning Barnebey Lab Receives 2026 APA Florida Project Award of Excellence
October 7, 2026
FSU’s Department of Urban & Regional Planning has received the 2026 American Planning Association (APA) Florida Project Award of Excellence for the Mark & Marianne Barnebey Planning & Development Lab’s student-run project, “Evaluating Critical Lands for Strategic Regional Conservation.” …
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We are grateful to each of our donors for their interest and investments in our students and work. Thanks to you, we are not just turning out graduates; we are producing leaders ready to take on the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Our Senior Director of Development Katherine Cline Ashler would love to connect with you to identify how to make a meaningful impact in your area of interest. Please email her at kcline@foundation.fsu.edu or
call 850-294-3343.
Give Back to the College
Your philanthropy makes it possible for us to provide opportunities for students that cannot be covered by State of Florida funds. The College uses private contributions to deliver programming under the College’s Get More Than a Degree initiative that supports student intellectual growth and professional development.
We are grateful to each of our donors for their interest and investments in our students and work. Thanks to you, we are not just turning out graduates; we are producing leaders ready to take on the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Our Senior Director of Development Katherine Cline Ashler would love to connect with you to identify how to make a meaningful impact in your area of interest. Please email her at kcline@foundation.fsu.edu or call 850-294-3343.