What’s Next? Exploring COSSP Master’s Programs with the Sociology Department
Published: | 2:10 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Join us in the DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (BEL150E) at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, for an informational panel to learn more about the graduate programs offered by the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP).
COSSPP Friendly Disagreement Series – A More Perfect Union is Always Debatable
Published: | 1:01 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students
Political Rivals, Real Friends The COSSPP Friendly Disagreement Series will welcome Phil Neisser and Jacob Hess on Tuesday, October 28, for a 4 p.m. reception and a 5 – 6:30 p.m. event entitled, “A More Perfect Union is Always Debatable,” in the William Johnston Building (WJB 2004). Meet Phil (an atheist, Marxist professor), who introduced himself […]
Five FSU Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society students win national awards
Published: | 11:44 am | Posted in: News, Students
Five Florida State University students in the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society have been recognized with national awards from the organization.
FSU Geography Faculty Researchers Join National AI Effort to Advance Wildfire Forecasting
Published: | 2:38 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students
A research project in Florida State University’s Department of Geography has been accepted into the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Pilot Start-up program. The project is focused on developing a predictive model to forecast fire frequency and severity in California. The NAIRR Pilot Start-up program connects researchers and educators to computational, data and training resources essential for advancing AI […]
Student Star: Madelyn Luther
Published: | 10:00 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students
Madelyn Luther is a dedicated pre-law student who is committed to finding the overlap between her passions for writing, climate justice and law.
Department of Geography Hosts October 2025 Colloquium
Published: | 2:13 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students
FSU’s Geography Department hosted their monthly Colloquium last Friday, October 3, 2025.
Across the Aisle: FSU’s MAAPP Program Celebrates 25 Years of Shaping Next Generation of Political Leaders
Published: | 3:33 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students
A MAAPP Tradition: Each graduation ceremony ends with the “MAAPP sine die” where graduates drop their handkerchief to signify their accomplishment. The tradition mirrors the Florida Legislature’s ceremonial end to the session which has been in place for more than 100 years. (MAAPP)
Urban and Regional Planning Students Hear Insights from Mayor Dailey on City Leadership and Development
Published: | 9:46 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey visited Florida State University’s URP 4022: Collective Decision-Making class to discuss public health, city planning, and to answer students’ questions on urban issues.
“Mayor John Dailey, an alumnus of COSSPP, continues to be a dear friend of the college. My urban planning students are always captivated by his engaging, behind-the-scenes take on collective decision-making and how urban planning outcomes are achieved in practice,” said Chris Coutts, Ph.D., professor of urban and regional planning, who teaches URP 4022. “My students are often surprised to learn that Tallahassee is, in many ways, ahead of the curve in working towards sustainable development.”
Student Spotlight: Laura Zeqollari
Published: | 1:00 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Laura Zeqollari — third-year Interdisciplinary Social Science student — was selected to participate in the University of Virginia (UVA) Law Roadmap Scholars Initiative.
COSSPP Community Enjoys First Fall Tailgate
Published: | 10:52 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy community gathered with friends and family in front of the Bellamy Building on Sept. 20, 2025, for the Family Weekend Tailgate.









