Amanda Koontz, Ph.D.

The Florida State University alumna and Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Central Florida was recently chosen as the co-editor of the flagship journal for the Southern Sociological Society (SSS), Social Currents.
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Bennett Napier

A graduate of the Masters of Applied American Politics and Policy (MAAPP) program, Napier was recently named one of Florida’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders by Florida Trend Magazine for the fifth year in a row.
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Jean C. Accius, Ph.D.

A two-time Florida State University graduate, Accius was recently named the president and CEO of Creating Healthier Communities (CHC), a national nonprofit that works to remove the barriers to good health and equity.
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Dean Timothy Chapin

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Since its founding in 1973, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has been educating students to be leaders and innovators in private, public, and nonprofit settings throughout Florida and around the globe.

Celebrating 50 Years of COSSPP

Since its creation in 1973, COSSPP has grown into the third-largest, most demographically diverse and politically engaged College on FSU’s campus. Check out the festivities planned to celebrate all the College has accomplished over 50 years.

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COSSPP's FSU v. Memphis Tailgate. Saturday, September 14 8-10am. Legacy walk outside bellamy

Join us for COSSPP's Fall 2024 Tailgates

August 26, 2024

Join COSSPP for one or both of our upcoming tailgates on Legacy Walk just outside our Bellamy building! …

Headshots of (from top left): Mayor John Dailey, Renisha Gibbs, Vincent Long, and Kathy Mears

COSSPP Honors 2024 Distinguished Alumni

August 22, 2024

Each year, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy presents its Distinguished Alumni Awards to accomplished individuals to recognize their professional achievements, contributions to society, and support of the college and university. We are pleased to honor our newest Distinguished Alumni — John E. Dailey, …

COSSPP Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

August 20, 2024

Established as the College of Social Sciences in the fall of 1973 as part of a university-wide academic reorganization, our college began with just five departments: economics, geography, government (now political science), sociology, and urban and regional planning. There’s been much growth over the years, with 12 …

The 2023-2024 Edition of Engage Magazine Is Now Online!!

August 19, 2024

Engage Magazine is the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s annual magazine highlighting the successes of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We invite you to read the newest issue, as well as previous editions, on our website here. …

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