Alumni Spotlight: Frank Sobczak
Published: | 12:28 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Frank Sobczak – an FSU alumnus (B.S. Economics ’94) – was recently promoted to Area Vice President of Medical Devices at Abbott, where he has spent 22 years in leadership roles across the cardiovascular space.
FSU’s COSSPP Hosts Fireside Chat with Dr. Richard Sandor, “Father of Financial Futures”
Published: | 2:28 pm | Posted in: News
Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) hosted a fireside chat and book signing with Richard Sandor, Ph.D., on Thursday, April 9, in the Brian and Renee Murphy Forum of the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence. Before a standing-room-only crowd of more than 200 students, faculty and staff, the conversation, […]
COSSPP Announces 2026 Faculty Research, Teaching, Service Award Recipients
Published: | 10:23 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced its 2026 Faculty Research, Teaching, and Service Award recipients.
Economics Students Honored with Spring 2026 Outstanding Awards
Published: | 9:59 am | Posted in: News, Students
Four undergraduate students in Florida State University’s Department of Economics received Spring 2026 scholarships in recognition of outstanding achievement in core and upper-division economics coursework.
Student Spotlight: Analia Castellanos
Published: | 11:35 am | Posted in: News, Students
Analia Castellanos – a graduating undergraduate student pursuing a dual degree in international affairs and computer science with minors in economics and mathematics – was named COSSPP’s Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year on March 2, 2026.
COSSPP’s Student Leadership Council Hosts 12th Annual Agree to Disagree
Published: | 3:38 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students
FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s Student Leadership Council (COSSPP SLC), in collaboration with the Civic Engagement Board, hosted the 12th Annual Agree to Disagree event on Monday, March 2.
COSSPP Celebrates 2025-2026 Distinguished Alumni at Annual Gala
Published: | 2:27 pm | Posted in: Uncategorized
The Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) officially recognized its newest class of Distinguished Alumni during a celebratory gala held on March 26, 2026.
Join Us for a Fireside Chat with Dr. Richard Sandor April 9, 2026
Published: | 11:19 pm | Posted in: News
Please join us on Thursday, April 9, starting at 3 p.m. for a fireside chat and book signing featuring Dr. Richard Sandor, the CEO of Environmental Financial Products and the visionary known globally as the “Father of Financial Futures,” in the Brian Renee Murphy Forum of the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence. A two-time […]
COSSPP Seeks Communications Graduate Assistant for Fall 2026
Published: | 12:47 pm | Posted in: News, Students
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy seeks a graduate assistant with exceptional writing and editing skills and a strong interest in organizational social media management and visual content creation.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role will support the College’s overall communications strategy.
COSSPP Alumni Recognized on the 2026 Seminole 100 Business Leaders List
Published: | 1:45 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News
This year’s Seminole 100, selected by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in partnership with FSU’s Alumni Association, featured businesses owned or led by outstanding FSU alumni, honoring 39 alumni from FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy.









