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2024-2025 Updates from COSSPP’s Chairs and Directors

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

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: | 12:03 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

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: | 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.

COSSPP Civility and Civic Engagement Week October 27-30

Published: | 8:57 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

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 […]

COSSPP Friendly Disagreement Series – A More Perfect Union is Always Debatable

Published: | 1:01 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students

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 […]

Apply to COSSPP’s Prestigious Social Science Scholar Program

Published: | 1:35 pm | Posted in: News, Students

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 […]