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Four FSU Students Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Awards Embark on Global Exchange Experiences

Published: | 11:48 am | Posted in: News, Students

Four Florida State University students have been selected for the 2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. These accomplished students are traveling to Argentina, Colombia, the Slovak Republic and the United Kingdom to teach, study and engage in cultural exchange as part of the U.S. State Department’s flagship international educational exchange program. 

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.

Empowering Future Leaders: Jorge Gonzalez Delivers FSU’s Inaugural Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series Talk

Published: | 12:03 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) launched the Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series with the inaugural talk by Jorge Gonzalez on February 28, 2025.

Gonzalez (B.S. Political Science ’87; M.S. Urban and Regional Planning ’89) shared wisdom on leadership with FSU students, faculty, and staff. Currently serving as the chief executive officer of The St. Joe Company and as a member of FSU’s Board of Trustees, he spoke about principles of leadership and encouraging team growth that can be applied to any field.

The Future is Made in Bellamy: COSSPP Students Build Skills, Connections for Career Success

Published: | 11:41 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

At the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, we believe students should get more than a degree during their time at FSU. That’s why we encourage them to engage in experiences beyond the classroom: to discover their passions, build lasting connections, and prepare for meaningful careers after graduation.

COSSPP Civility and Civic Engagement Week October 27-30

Published: | 8:57 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is celebrating Civility and Civic Engagement during the week of October 27-30. Join us for a great lineup of events! Careers in Politics Monday, October 275 – 7:30 p.m.Miller Hall, Room 3300, University Center CJoin us for Careers in Politics Networking Night on Monday, October […]

Student Spotlight: Nike Campbell

Published: | 2:50 pm | Posted in: News, Research That Works, Students

Nike Campbell – Ph.D. student studying public administration and policy – was selected for the 2025 Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Equity and Inclusion Student Fellowship.

“FSU’s Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy is well-known for academic excellence and rigor. The school has helped in shaping and refining my research focus, skills, and interests,” Campbell said. “The faculty’s knowledge, experience, and insights have been instrumental in my research journey.”

FSU Urban Planning Students, Faculty Recognized at Florida Planning Conference with APA Award of Excellence

Published: | 2:20 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

Graduate students and faculty from Florida State University’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) at the Mark and Marianne Barnebey Planning and Development Lab have been honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence in the Outstanding Student Project Group category by the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA).

“The Barnebey Lab worked alongside Plan Hillsborough to deliver innovative, context-specific recommendations for updating Hillsborough County’s Future Land Use Map,” said Dennis Smith, Planner-in-Residence and Director of the Barnebey Lab. “Through research, engagement with planning practitioners, and scenario planning across four key urban areas, the Lab helped advance a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable vision for the County’s future growth.”