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COSSPP Honors 2025-2026 Distinguished Alumni

Published: | 8:45 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

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.

Join us for COSSPP’s Fall 2025 Tailgates

Published: | 3:44 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

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 […]

Florida State University Expert Available to Break Down Latest Housing Market Trends

Published: | 1:37 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

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 […]

National Attraction: FSU Doubles Number of National Academy Members on Faculty

Published: | 1:55 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

With recent hires in the College of Medicine and the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, Florida State University has doubled the number of its faculty who are members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a prestigious organization that unites leading researchers from around the country.

Research Spotlight: “Economic Geography and Air Pollution Regulation in the United States”

Published: | 12:18 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

Florida State University’s Charles and Joan Haworth Professor of Economics Carl Kitchens, Ph.D., co-authored “Economic Geography and Air Pollution Regulation in the United States,” forthcoming in the Journal of Political Economy: Microeconomics. The paper examines how the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) affect the economy and environment in different U.S. regions and considers alternate policy designs to see if benefits could be improved.