College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
at Florida State University
Join us for Careers in Politics Networking Night on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Miller Hall, Room 3300, University Center C.
Emma Barrett – an FSU alumna (B.S. Political Science ’25; B.S. International Affairs ’25) – began her Ph.D. in Political Science at Harvard University’s Department of Government this Fall, studying American Politics.
Join us for the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy’s International Affairs Program & the Broad Lectureship on International Affairs Special Guest Lecture by Steve Gonyea on Thursday, September 25, at 4 p.m. in the Broad Auditorium at the Pepper Center Building (PCB).
FSU’s Geography Department hosted their monthly Colloquium last Friday, September 5, 2025. Rebecca Lave, Ph.D., the Associate Dean for the Social & Historical Sciences at Indiana University and former President of the American Association of Geographers led the event, titled, “Critical Interdisciplinarity: Our depth perception improves when we combine biophysical and social lenses.” The Colloquium […]
FSU Student Star, Miguel Arceo-Miranda, is committed to making political education and information more accessible through research, fundraising, and volunteering.
Please join us for the COSSPP Canva Enterprise Workshops for faculty and staff this fall in the Turnbull Conference Room (BEL105B) on various dates.
Each year, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) 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 — Jennifer Green, Jeff Kottkamp, Bobby Pittman Jr., and Carissa Schively Slotterback — at the college’s Distinguished Alumni Gala in Spring 2026.
The 2025 honorees join COSSPP’s 54 Distinguished Alumni who have received this honor in previous years.
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) is hosting three tailgates on the Saturdays of September 20, October 4, and November 1 to kick off the Fall semester! For these events, enjoy a family-friendly celebration with food, drinks (non-alcoholic, plus wine and beer), and family games for all to enjoy. Be sure to […]
Join us for the next COSSPP Faculty and Staff Photo Day in Fall 2025 on Wednesday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Tuesday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Communications Ground Floor Studio (Bellamy 042).
The U.S. housing market just hit another record. Median home prices in June climbed to $435,300, the highest ever, while existing home sales dipped again. What’s driving the trend? And is there any relief ahead? Florida State housing policy expert Sam Staley says this affordability crunch is no accident, and there’s no quick fix. He points to […]
