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The Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy is one of the oldest public administration schools in the nation. Our faculty consistently rank in the top 10 in the nation in research productivity, and our master’s and doctoral programs are highly ranked in Florida and the U.S.
FSU COSSPP Research Team Awarded Grant by Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Urban and Regional Planning Associate Professors Kerry Fang, Ph.D., Tisha Holmes, Ph.D., and Askew School of Public Administration and Policy Associate Professor Tian Tang, Ph.D. received a nearly quarter-million-dollar grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to help Southeast Florida advance local action on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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Director named National Academy Fellow
"Dr. VanLandingham is the latest COSSPP faculty member recognized as a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration," said Dean Tim Chapin. "As a Fellow, Dr. VanLandingham can advocate for best practices and new ideas in public management, helping to ensure that the nation's policy and administrative systems evolve within the dynamic world we live in."
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Askew School of Public Administration and Policy celebrates 75th anniversary
This year, the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy celebrated our 75th anniversary. More than 150 students, faculty, and alumni gathered, including Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey and Leon County Administrator Vince Long.
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Askew School ranks high in grad programs nationally
According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 edition of “Best Graduate Schools,” the Askew school’s overall public affairs graduate program is ranked No. 28 nationally and No. 16 among public institutions. Within the state of Florida, it is No. 1.
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Keon-Hyung Lee Named Director of the Askew School
Arnold L. and Priscilla Moss Greenfield Eminent Scholar Chair in Public Health Management Keon-Hyung Lee, Ph.D., has been named the new Director of the Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy for a three-year term.
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$3M estate gift to FSU expresses couple’s ‘love for the university’
In a significant show of support for their alma mater, Florida State University alumni Scott and Suzi Brock recently announced a $3 million charitable bequest that underscores the couple’s enduring appreciation for FSU Athletics, gives back to the College of Business and honors Scott Brock’s late father, a northwest Florida native who dedicated his life to public service.
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Promoting Scholarship, Democratic Governance, and Integrity.
The Askew School of Public Administration and Policy offers one of the oldest master’s degrees in the country, dating back to 1947. We have an exciting variety of topics to study, nationally-known faculty, and tremendous students. We strive to promote ethical and competent leadership in the management of public and non-profit organizations through training that emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, creative problem solving, integrity and stewardship, and skills in research and administration.
If you’re interested in public service and are motivated to solve problems and make decisions that improve people’s lives, then studying public administration may be the career direction you’re looking for. Graduates from Askew School at FSU find highly rewarding work with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private firms.
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Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Griffin
September 11, 2024
Alexandra Griffin – an FSU alumna (B.S. Political Science ’21 & Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program) and current Master of Public Administration student – was recognized twice by the Department of Defense for her outstanding work at the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). …
Apply to COSSPP’s prestigious Social Science Scholar program's 2025 cohort
August 30, 2024
Apply for the College’s prestigious Social Science Scholars program online by Friday, October 4 at bit.ly/2025sssp. The Social Science Scholars Program provides career-accelerating leadership training and experiences to 18 outstanding COSSPP undergraduate students with a major in the College, cumulative GPA of 3 …
COSSPP welcomes 13 new faculty members in Fall 2024
August 27, 2024
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced 13 scholars will be joining our full-time faculty beginning in fall 2024. …