College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
at Florida State University
Join us for Careers in Politics Networking Night on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Miller Hall, Room 3300, University Center C.
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 […]
Please join us for the COSSPP Canva Enterprise Workshops for faculty and staff this fall in the Turnbull Conference Room (BEL105B) on various dates.
Join us for an Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Alumni Chat with Janet Hartman and David Grimes titled COSSPP Careers in Action in the Devoe L. Moore Conference Room (BEL 150E) on Thursday, September 4, at 3 p.m.
Join FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) for a professional development workshop exploring career opportunities for Ph.D.s in government research settings on Tuesday, September 23, from 2–3:30 p.m. in the DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (Bellamy 150E).
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 honor our newest Distinguished Alumni — Jennifer Green, Jeff Kottkamp, Bobby Pittman Jr., and Carissa Schively Slotterback — at the college’s Distinguished Alumni Gala in Spring 2026.
The 2025 honorees join COSSPP’s 54 Distinguished Alumni who have received this honor in previous years.
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) is hosting three tailgates on the Saturdays of September 20, October 4, and November 1 to kick off the Fall semester! For these events, enjoy a family-friendly celebration with food, drinks (non-alcoholic, plus wine and beer), and family games for all to enjoy. Be sure to […]
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s Student Leadership Council (COSSPP SLC) is excited to kick off the academic year with three Welcome Week Events to greet our new and returning students. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to build community, meet someone new, check out our involvement fair, and enjoy a snow cone […]
Join us for the next COSSPP Faculty and Staff Photo Day in Fall 2025 on Wednesday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Tuesday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Communications Ground Floor Studio (Bellamy 042).
