FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy Launches New Master’s Program in Data and Society
Published: | 9:37 am | Posted in: News, Students
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, housed in the Bellamy Building, is set to launch the M.S. in Data and Society, a new one-year graduate program, beginning Fall 2026.
COSSPP to Host Spring 2026 Graduation Celebration
Published: | 9:47 am | Posted in: News, Students
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Spring 2026 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
COSSPP Community Explores Civility and Civic Engagement with Series of Impactful Events
Published: | 10:29 am | Posted in: News, Students
Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy recognized civility and civic engagement during the week of October 27-30, bringing students, alumni, faculty, and friends together for a lineup of enriching events focused on civil discourse and political leadership.
FSU Claude Pepper Center, AARP Florida Unite Caregivers, Leaders Through Inaugural Florida Caregiving Summit
Published: | 1:08 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students
More than 4.4 million adults in Florida are family caregivers who primarily provide unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses and other relatives. As Florida’s population ages, with one in five residents expected to be 65 or older by 2030, caregivers and families continue to need access to essential resources and information for support more than […]
Join Us for the Upcoming Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Featuring Jean Accius, Ph.D.
Published: | 12:15 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students
Join us for the upcoming Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series talk by Jean Accius, Ph.D. on Friday, November 14, at 2 p.m. in the Starry Conference Room (RBB 214), followed by a reception at 3 p.m.
4 COSSPP Students Named to Homecoming Court, Including 2025 Homecoming Chief and Princess
Published: | 10:28 am | Posted in: News, Students
Four students from the College of Social Science and Public Policy (COSSPP) were honored as members of Florida State University’s 2025 Homecoming Court, and two of them were announced as Homecoming Chief and Princess on November 1, 2025.
COSSPP Students Earn Spot in Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program
Published: | 11:21 am | Posted in: News, Students
Eight Florida State University students, including three MAAPP students, have been named to the highly competitive Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Class XXI, a yearlong program that places 10 emerging leaders within state agencies to provide them with firsthand experience in policymaking and government operations.
COSSPP Hosts Fall 2025 Graduation Celebration
Published: | 3:27 pm | Posted in: News, Students
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Fall 2025 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on Friday, December 12, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., the morning of Commencement!
COSSPP Alumni Talk: Recentering Politics with Jason Altmire
Published: | 3:17 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students
Join us for a COSSPP Alumni Talk with U.S. Representative Jason Altmire on Wednesday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. in the Starry Conference Room in Rovetta B (RBB 214). The talk will be preceded by a reception at 3:30 p.m.
2024-2025 Updates from COSSPP’s Chairs and Directors
Published: | 12:23 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students
Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy had an expansive and productive 2024–2025 academic year.
Our 12 academic departments, 12 centers and institutes, and multiple interdisciplinary labs advanced scholarship, strengthened community engagement, and prepared students for leadership in a changing world.