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Florida State University Alumni Association Names First Hispanic Chair of National Board of Directors

Published: | 9:45 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Javier Borges – an FSU alumnus (B.S. International Affairs & Multinational Business ’97) – will make history as the first Hispanic chair of the FSU Alumni Association’s board of directors, effective July 1.

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Student Spotlight: Ella Garcia

Published: | 12:00 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Ella Garcia – third-year student majoring in Political Science – passed legislation in FSU’s Student Senate this year to fund 2,000 free drink covers for students on campus. After realizing the extent of the issue of drink spiking on campus, Garcia met with FSUPD to find a pragmatic solution to protect students from the increase […]

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Florida State University Honors 37 COSSPP Student Leaders through Torchbearer 100 Program

Published: | 10:00 am | Posted in: News, Students

The Division of Student Affairs at Florida State University proudly honored the 2024 inductee class for the Torchbearer 100 program during a celebration on April 15 at the FSU Student Union. Of the entire inductee class, 37 COSSPP students were among them. The Torchbearer 100 program is a longstanding tradition which recognizes a diverse group of 100 undergraduate students who have shown exceptional leadership and achievement during their collegiate careers.

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Two COSSPP Students Earn Spots in Latest Cohort of John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows Program

Published: | 2:37 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

Two College of Social Sciences and Public Policy students were selected to participate in the Faith & Politics Institute’s John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows Program, allowing them to become part of a nationwide network of emerging leaders inspired to create positive societal change. This marks the fourth straight year FSU students have earned spots in the program.

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FSU Research Team Receives $500,000 Grant from EPA Program to Revitalize Former Industrial Land

Published: | 11:15 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research

A collaborative, interdisciplinary team with researchers from College of Social Sciences and Public Policy was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Revitalization Anti-Displacement Strategies (BRADs) Program.

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