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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 Askew School Celebrates Two ASPA Founders’ Fellows
Two students from Florida State University’s Reuben O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy have been selected as 2026 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Founders’ Fellows, joining just 35 students worldwide.
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Apply to our MPA and Ph.D. Programs!
Applications for our MPA and Ph.D. programs are now open! Priority funding deadlines: Feb. 1 for Fall MPA admission and March 15 for early Ph.D. consideration.
Florida State University’s Public Administration Programs Rise in Latest Global and National Rankings
FSU’s Askew School of Public Administration and Policy has once again earned high marks for its graduate programs, recognizing the school’s top-notch curriculum and hands-on learning.
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Read Engage Magazine online now!
Engage is the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s annual magazine celebrating the impact of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The 2024–2025 edition highlights stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership — from student organizations and research breakthroughs to alumni achievements and new initiatives shaping communities in Florida and beyond.
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Apply to Askew!
Fully NASPAA-accredited and one of the nation’s oldest MPA programs, we prepare ethical, effective leaders in public service. Learn from nationally recognized faculty and make a lasting impact. Apply by Nov 1 (Spring) or Feb 15 (Fall).
FSU graduate program rankings highlight across-the-board excellence
“These rankings reflect the incredible dedication of our faculty, the talent of our students and the strength of our graduate programs,” FSU President Richard McCullough said.
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Apply for a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree!
In our MPA program, you will build experience in public service and solving problems to improve people's lives and find highly rewarding work with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private firms.
Askew School’s Hongtao Yi Elected President of APSA Public Policy Section
Hongtao Yi, Ph.D., professor of public administration at Florida State University ahas been elected president of APSA's Public Policy Section for his outstanding scholarly contributions and leadership in public policy.
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Research Spotlight: Ene Ikpebe
Florida State University Assistant Professor of public administration Ene Ikpebe, Ph.D., authored “The minimum marriageable age policy process in the United States: An advocacy coalition framework analysis.”
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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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COSSPP Seeks Communications Graduate Assistant for Fall 2026
March 10, 2026
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy seeks a graduate assistant with exceptional writing and editing skills and a strong interest in organizational social media management and visual content creation. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role will support the College’s overall communications …
Research Spotlight: “Governance Reorganization and Resilience: The Case of Florida Higher Education Systems”
March 9, 2026
Tzu-An Chiang, a Ph.D. candidate with FSU’s Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy recently collaborated with Daniel Fay, Ph.D., on a research article titled “Governance reorganization and resilience: the case of Florida higher education systems.” The study, published on October 4, 2025, i …
COSSPP Alumni Recognized on the 2026 Seminole 100 Business Leaders List
March 6, 2026
This year’s Seminole 100, selected by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in partnership with FSU’s Alumni Association, featured businesses owned or led by outstanding FSU alumni, honoring 39 alumni from FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. …