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4 COSSPP Students Named to Homecoming Court, Including 2025 Homecoming Chief and Princess

Published: November 7, 2025 | 10:28 am | Posted in: News, Students

Four students from the College of Social Science and Public Policy (COSSPP) were honored as members of Florida State University’s 2025 Homecoming Court, and two of them were announced as Homecoming Chief and Princess on November 1, 2025.

COSSPP Students Earn Spot in Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program

Published: November 5, 2025 | 11:21 am | Posted in: News, Students

Eight FSU Students Named 2025-26 Fl Gubernatorial Fellows, Top left to right: John Waters, Kate Rumisek, Alexa Kays and Sean Happel. Bottom left to right: Lucas Piroli, Sydney Goldberg, Cole McLellan and Andrew Otanes.

Eight Florida State University students, including three MAAPP students, have been named to the highly competitive Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Class XXI, a yearlong program that places 10 emerging leaders within state agencies to provide them with firsthand experience in policymaking and government operations.

FSU Recognized Two COSSPP Alumni at the Emeriti Alumni Society Induction Brunch During Homecoming Weekend

Published: November 3, 2025 | 12:30 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News

FSU Recognized Two COSSPP Alumni and Faculty at the Emeriti Alumni Society Induction Brunch During Homecoming Weekend

Florida State University recognized two notable alumni from the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at the Emeriti Alumni Society Induction Brunch during Homecoming Weekend.

FSU to Honor COSSPP Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

Published: October 31, 2025 | 3:21 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Florida State University will recognize three notable alumni from the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at two different events during Homecoming weekend, which will take place Friday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 2.

Alumni Spotlight: Katherine Reid

Published: October 29, 2025 | 1:59 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Research That Works

Katherine Reid – a three-time COSSPP alumna (B.S. International Affairs ‘18; M.A. International Affairs ‘19; Ph.D. Public Administration and Policy ‘25) – guest lectured at the University of Sussex about incel violence for two of their graduate-level terrorism courses.

COSSPP Hosts Fall 2025 Graduation Celebration

Published: October 28, 2025 | 3:27 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Fall 2025 Commencement Day Celebration. Friday, December 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Bellamy Atrium. Celebrate with treats, receive a congratulatory gift, and pose in your cap and gown for photos.

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Fall 2025 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on Friday, December 12, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., the morning of Commencement!

COSSPP Alumni Talk: Recentering Politics with Jason Altmire

Published: October 23, 2025 | 3:17 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

Recentering Politics with Jason Altmire. COSSPP Alumni Talk with U.S. Representative Jason Altmire on Wednesday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. in the Starry Conference Room in Rovetta B (RBB 214). The talk will be preceded by a reception at 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a COSSPP Alumni Talk with U.S. Representative Jason Altmire on Wednesday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. in the Starry Conference Room in Rovetta B (RBB 214). The talk will be preceded by a reception at 3:30 p.m.

2024-2025 Updates from COSSPP’s Chairs and Directors

Published: October 23, 2025 | 12:23 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

COSSPP 2024-2025 Chairs and Directors' Updates

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: October 23, 2025 | 12:03 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

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

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: October 23, 2025 | 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.

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