Six Outstanding Economics Students Awarded with Scholarships
Published: | 12:12 pm | Posted in: Students
Florida State University’s Department of Economics Awarded six scholarships for the Fall 2024 semester to outstanding Economics students.
DeVoe Moore Professor of Economics Honored with Distinguished Scholar Award
Published: | 12:51 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works
Florida State University’s DeVoe Moore Professor of Economics Randall Holcombe, Ph.D., was awarded the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) at the 48th annual APEE conference on April 8, 2024.
22 COSSPP Students Among Garnet & Gold Scholar Society Spring 2024 Inductees
Published: | 12:13 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Florida State University welcomed 93 new inductees, 22 of whom are students in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this spring.
FSU Department of Economics Welcomes New Rod and Hope Brim Eminent Scholar Chair
Published: | 2:21 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News
Florida State University’s Department of Economics welcomed Anthony Kwasnica, Ph.D., to the faculty this semester as the new Rod and Hope Brim Eminent Scholar Chair.
Distinguished Economics and Demography Professor Retires After 34 Years of Service
Published: | 11:31 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff
Distinguished Economics Professor Carl P. Schmertmann, Ph.D., will retire after the Spring 2024 semester following over 34 years of service at Florida State University.
Dr. Schmertmann has held the title of William J. Serow Professor of Economics since 1999. This Endowed Professorship honors William J. Serow, Ph.D., a Professor of Economics at Florida State University from 1981 until his untimely death in 2003; he served as the CDPH’s Director from 1990 to 2003 and dedicated an important part of his professional life to the preparation of students for careers in applied demography.
Associate Economics Professor Retires After 36 Years of Service
Published: | 10:37 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff
Associate Professor of Economics Paul Beaumont, Ph.D., will retire in Spring 2024 after 36 years of service at Florida State University. Since joining FSU, Dr. Beaumont has taught Economics to hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. He’s also aided the Department of Mathematics as a Courtesy Professor.
Master’s in Applied Economics Program Hosts Spring 2024 Career Day
Published: | 12:18 pm | Posted in: News
The Master’s in Applied Economics Program (MAEP) hosted its Spring 2024 Career Day on Friday, March 22. MAEP’s Career Day occurs twice a year and connects current and prospective MAEP students to alumni and employers.
Two COSSPP Faculty Win University Teaching Awards
Published: | 12:22 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News
Two professors from the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy won Florida State 2023-2024 University Teaching Awards.
Alexandra Cockerham, Ph.D. and Katie Sherron, Ph.D. will be honored at FSU’s Faculty Awards Celebration on April 23, 2024.
The University Teaching Awards recognize multi-faceted teaching excellence, including serving as a positive role model to students, imparting a respect for truth and a love of learning, challenging students’ thinking and assumptions, demonstrating respect for all persons, and employing innovative instructional techniques.
Agree to Disagree 2024: Florida Politics
Published: | 10:52 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students
Agree to Disagree is a collaboration the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy Student Leadership Council (SLC) and Power of WE created that enables students from across the political spectrum to engage in civil conversation about current issues to create mutual understanding and respect.
Stavros Center and Robinhood Money Drills Celebrate Partnership at Launch Event
Published: | 1:06 pm | Posted in: News
Florida State University’s Gus A. Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education hosted a celebration of its partnership with Robinhood Money Drills on Tuesday, February 27. The event was attended by FSU leaders, Stavros Center volunteers and employees, students, and executives from Robinhood.