College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
at Florida State University
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.
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.
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.
The newest edition of Engage Magazine is out! Engage is the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s annual magazine highlighting the successes of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
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 […]
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).
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 […]
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.
Emma Barrett – an FSU alumna (B.S. Political Science ’25; B.S. International Affairs ’25) – began her Ph.D. in Political Science at Harvard University’s Department of Government this Fall, studying American Politics.
Apply for the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s prestigious Social Science Scholars program by Sunday, October 5, online at bit.ly/2026sssp. The Social Science Scholars Program provides career-accelerating leadership training and experiences to 18 outstanding COSSPP undergraduate students with a major in the College, a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, graduating no sooner […]
