College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
at Florida State University
Students and alumni take the knowledge and values gained at COSSPP into roles across Florida, the nation, and the world, demonstrating how Florida-grown expertise helps solve complex problems everywhere.
Ned Rinalducci, Ph.D. – a College of Social Sciences and Public Policy graduate – was recently named the Georgia Sociologist of the Year by the Georgia Sociological Association (GSA).
Jennifer Lafortune – a third-year student majoring in Public Health – recently received the Florida State University Women’s Student Union’s Resilient Award at their annual Legacy Banquet.
Over 30 alumni of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy were highlighted in the most recent Spring 2023 issue of INFLUENCE magazine.
David Binder – an Askew School of Public Administration alumnus – was recently appointed as the Assistant Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Florida State University’s Sustainable Campus recognized 9 College of Social Sciences and Public Policy students for their work as Sustainability Fellows during the 2023 Spring Semester at a Fellows Poster Session on Friday, April 18.
Pina Holway, Ph.D. — a two-time College of Social Sciences and Public Policy graduate — was recently granted tenure and promoted to Associate Professor at the University of Tampa.
Students, faculty, and alumni from the Master of Applied Politics & Policy (MAAPP) program gathered at the Annual MAAPP @ the Cap event on March 30.
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy participated in FSU’s Annual Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 21.
Maya Topiwala – a third-year student majoring in International Affairs – spent the summer in Boston, Massachusetts, where she served as the Vice President of Marketing for BookTalk, a social impact nonprofit that connects with Boston’s local book community.
Jean C. Accius, Ph.D. – a two-time Florida State University graduate – was recently named the president and CEO of Creating Healthier Communities (CHC), a national nonprofit that works to remove the barriers to good health and equity.
