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Alumni Spotlight: Mazi Rhodes

Published: | 12:10 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Mazi Rhodes, AICP – a two-time FSU COSSPP alumnus (B.S. International Affairs ’20, Master of Science in Planning ’22) – is joining the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) this month as a Freight & Rail Planner.

DURP Planner in Residence and Prominent Alumnus Elected to College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners

Published: | 2:31 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News

FSU’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning’s Planner in Residence Dennis Smith, FAICP, and prominent alumnus Wyatt Bowers, FAICP, were elected into the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP) Class of 2026. Joining Smith is fellow honoree and FSU alumnus Wiatt Bowers, who was also elected to the FAICP Class of 2026 on February 27th.

COSSPP Hosts Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Featuring Jean Accius

Published: | 1:38 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted a Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture with Jean Accius, Ph.D., on Friday, November 14. The event was followed by a reception at 3 p.m. The talk, “Forged by Fire, Strengthened by Purpose: Why Collaboration Is the New Currency,” with Dr. Accius, provided students and community […]