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    Unconquered by Debt: Financial Wellness Series

    The Unconquered by Debt financial wellness program offers workshops and coaching sessions throughout the semester. The program helps FSU students make smart financial decisions, avoid common mistakes, build wealth, and save for their future.

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Unconquered by Debt

Welcome to the Gus A. Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education at Florida State University. The Center is a member of the Council for Economic Education, and as a Council member, assumes responsibility for furthering economic education both in schools and among community groups in its service area.

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Unconquered by Debt

Unconquered by Debt is a series of workshops developed to promote financial wellness. The goals of the program are to enhance financial literacy and transform decision making so that students become wealth creators. The program will promote balanced financial choices so that students fully understand they are responsible for their current and future lifestyles. The focus is on key life choices: career options, earning, spending, saving, investing, managing credit, evaluating risk, insuring assets, and planning for retirement. The Center seeks to build relationships around campus to promote and implement the program. All workshops will be held at the Stavros Center for Economic Education, 250 S. Woodward Ave. (next to the UPS Store). Food and drinks will be provided at every event.

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Food and Finance

Redesigned for faculty and staff, the goals of the program are to enhance financial literacy and transform decision so that individuals become wealth creators. The program will promote balanced financial choices so that participants understand they are responsible for their current and future lifestyles. The focus is on key life choices: spending, saving, investing, managing credit, evaluating risk, insuring assets, and planning for retirement.

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Common Sense Economics


Common Sense: Economics for Life! Course Package

We are seeking to identify and cooperate with instructors interested in offering the course at their school. For details, please visit the Common Sense Economics web site.

Gus Stavros and Jim Gwartney


FSU Stavros Center Eminent Scholar, James Gwartney, recently had the opportunity to visit with Gus Stavros in his home in St. Petersburg. Everyone at the Center is most appreciative of the support of the Stavros family of our activities through the years.

This image shows the College's logo on a banner with the 2026-2027 COSSPP Distinguished Alumni – Jeralynn (Lynne) S. Cossman, Ph.D., Larry Hogan, and Gene Moran, Ph.D. – listed below along with their professional portraits.

COSSPP Honors 2026-2027 Distinguished Alumni

September 11, 2026

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 announce our newest Distinguished Alumni: Jeralyn …

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FSU Social Science Scholars Program flyer on maroon background with circular photos of students in seminars and group events. Center text reads 'Apply Today for the Social Science Scholars Program! Enhance your education, expand your opportunities, engage your world.' Two gold panels list requirements (3.3 GPA, coded major, campus involvement, graduating no sooner than Fall 2027) and benefits (leadership seminar, up to $5,000 for a project, group of 18 scholars). Apply by October 9 at bit.ly/2027sssp.

Apply to COSSPP’s Prestigious Social Science Scholars Program

September 11, 2026

Apply for the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s prestigious Social Science Scholars Program by Friday, October 9, online at bit.ly/2027sssp. The Social Science Scholars Program provides career-accelerating leadership training and experiences to 18 outstanding COSSPP undergraduate students with a major in …

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Meet with your Career Center Liaisons in-person and virtually! Connect with liaisons Jessica O'Neill and Laura Hamilton to discuss career advising, resume & cover letter writing, internships, part-time & full-time jobs, pre-law advising, graduate school preparation, interview techniques, and any career-related questions you might have. Mondays & Tuesdays from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in Bellamy 101A Wednesdays & Fridays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in Bellamy 101A Thursdays from 2:00 – 4:00 pm virtually. These hours begin on August 24 and end on December 11.

Career Center Liaisons Drop-in Advising Hours – Fall 2026

September 2, 2026

Meet with your Career Center Liaisons in-person and virtually! No appointment necessary! …

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