FSU Askew School Celebrates Two ASPA Founders’ Fellows
Published: | 2:41 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Two students from Florida State University’s Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy have been selected as 2026 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Founders’ Fellows, joining just 35 students worldwide.
Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Becker
Published: | 11:00 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Matthew Becker, Ph.D., – a two-time FSU alumnus (B.S. political science ’07, M.S. international affairs Matthew Becker, Ph.D. – a two-time FSU alumnus (B.S. Political Science ’07, M.S. International Affairs ’09) – was nominated by the U.S. Department of State to serve as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as an international election observer.
Florida Center for Public Management Celebrates Opening of New CPM Training Room
Published: | 4:15 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students
The Florida Center for Public Management (FCPM) at Florida State University celebrated a major step in expanding its collaborative learning environments with the opening of its new Certified Public Manager (CPM) Training Room, honoring the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 26, 2026.
60 Years of DURP: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Published: | 4:41 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students
Join us on March 27th at 2 PM in BEL 150E to celebrate the Department of Urban & Regional Planning’s 60th Anniversary! RSVP to bit.ly/DURP60 — we look forward to seeing you there!
OLLI at Florida State University Offers Courses, Lecture Series for Lifelong Learners this Spring
Published: | 10:47 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida State University is offering registration for its spring 2026 courses, with an enriching program tailored for adults who love to learn in a stress-free environment.
Alumni Spotlight: Janet Hartman
Published: | 2:14 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Janet Hartman – an FSU alumna (B.S. Interdisciplinary Social Science ’21, M.S. Criminology ’23) – was appointed executive director of the Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) at Tallahassee State College.
Hartman is committed to advancing training, development, and innovation in the field of public safety including law enforcement, corrections, firefighting, and emergency management.
Success Through COSSPP Specialized Faculty Professional Development Fund: Doug Norton, Ph.D.
Published: | 11:48 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News
Doug Norton, Ph.D., specialized faculty in the Department of Economics and director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) program at Florida State University, attended the week-long Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Graduate Workshop at Chapman University this past June with the support of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s (COSSPP) Specialized Faculty Professional Development Program.
Student Spotlight: Chris Carlberg
Published: | 2:40 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Chris Carlberg – Ph.D. student in FSU’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) and two-time FSU alumnus – was announced as a 2026 Community Catalyst with the Knight Creative Community Institute (KCCI) in Tallahassee, FL.
“I am honored to have this opportunity to enhance the sense of place in these Tallahassee neighborhoods, especially around schools,” Carlberg said. “Being able to bridge my passion for planning, placemaking, and urban design with enhancing the lives of young people in these neighborhoods feels very full circle for me.”
Alumni Spotlight: Charles Parkins
Published: | 10:23 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Charles Parkins – an FSU graduate (B.S. Sociology ‘10) – was recently appointed as the division director of juvenile services for the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) in Seattle.
COSSPP Professor Helps Unveil Innovative Tool to Measure Healthy Aging
Published: | 4:16 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works
A Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy researcher is part of a pioneering team that has developed a new measure to understand and support healthy aging, with the potential to change how health care workers, employers, and policymakers assist older adults in remaining active and engaged.