Student Spotlight: Simon Case
Published: | 11:10 am | Posted in: News, Students
Simon Case – master’s student in Urban and Regional Planning – recently began a Graduate Research Assistantship in the Office of the President and Provost at Florida State University.
“For me, this work has reshaped how I understand planning,” Case said. “Seeing firsthand how research drives decision-making at the highest levels of the university has strengthened my passion for FSU and deepened my commitment to using planning to support strong, resilient communities.”
FSU’s MAEP Joins National Association for Business Economics Partner Program, Expands Student Opportunity
Published: | 3:04 pm | Posted in: News, Students
The Master’s of Science in Applied Economics program (MAEP) in the Department of Economics at Florida State University has joined the prestigious National Association for Business Economics (NABE), granting students the opportunity to earn their graduate degree along with the Certified Business Economist (CBE) professional certification.
Student Spotlight: Catarina Cereja
Published: | 1:27 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Catarina Cereja – fourth-year student majoring in international affairs and political science –represented Florida State University in July of 2025 at the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights Workshop on Human Rights and New Technologies, held at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
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.
Student Spotlight: Jocelyn Muñiz
Published: | 10:01 am | Posted in: News, Students
Jocelyn Muñiz – graduating Master of Public Health (MPH) student and COSSPP alumna – was recently promoted to program administrator of the Public Health Dental Program at the Florida Department of Health.
Student Spotlight: Joanna Chowdhury
Published: | 3:51 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students
Joanna Chowdhury – graduating Master of Public Health (MPH) student and two-time COSSPP alumna – was named Northwest Regional Health Manager for Special Olympics Florida.
Student Star: Kennedy Hewitt
Published: | 3:33 pm | Posted in: News, Students
COSSPP Student Star Kennedy Hewitt expands access to public health education through community outreach
Department of Geography Hosts Thanksgiving Celebration
Published: | 3:13 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students
On November 21, the Department of Geography hosted its Thanksgiving 2025 Celebration. Students brought dishes from across the globe as we celebrated them!
Department of Geography Hosts GIS Day 2025 Celebration
Published: | 2:55 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students
The GIS Day 2026 Celebration, held on November 19, 2025 (11 a.m.–1 p.m.) at the Claude Pepper Center, was a great success! The event featured talks from four distinguished speakers representing Florida State University and the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).
COSSPP’s World Affairs Program Attends NCSC in Washington, D.C.
Published: | 2:05 pm | Posted in: News, Students
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s World Affairs Program (WAP) had a successful competition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 30–Nov. 2, representing FSU at the National Collegiate Security Conference (NCSC).
WAP hosts the university’s Model United Nations (UN) team, which is currently ranked No. 18 in North America by Best Delegate for the 2024–25 school year.