College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
at Florida State University
Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of political science Professor Christopher Reenock, Ph.D., as associate dean.
Stop by the Bellamy Atrium on Thursday, February 12, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., to learn about COSSPP’s 9 master’s programs and the 6 combined pathways you can follow to begin your graduate degree early!
A Florida State University economics professor’s latest research offers a new perspective on the long-held belief that the space race of the 1950s and 60s served as a primary engine for broad American economic growth. Shawn Kantor, Ph.D., FSU L. Charles Hilton Jr. Distinguished Professor of Economic Prosperity and Individual Opportunity, and co-author Alexander Whalley, […]
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Spring 2026 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Master’s of Science in Applied Economics program (MAEP) in the Department of Economics at Florida State University has joined the prestigious National Association for Business Economics (NABE), granting students the opportunity to earn their graduate degree along with the Certified Business Economist (CBE) professional certification.
Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy recognized civility and civic engagement during the week of October 27-30, bringing students, alumni, faculty, and friends together for a lineup of enriching events focused on civil discourse and political leadership.
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted a Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture with Jean Accius, Ph.D., on Friday, November 14. The event was followed by a reception at 3 p.m. The talk, “Forged by Fire, Strengthened by Purpose: Why Collaboration Is the New Currency,” with Dr. Accius, provided students and community […]
More than 4.4 million adults in Florida are family caregivers who primarily provide unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses and other relatives. As Florida’s population ages, with one in five residents expected to be 65 or older by 2030, caregivers and families continue to need access to essential resources and information for support more than […]
Join us for the upcoming Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series talk by Jean Accius, Ph.D. on Friday, November 14, at 2 p.m. in the Starry Conference Room (RBB 214), followed by a reception at 3 p.m.
Four students from the College of Social Science and Public Policy (COSSPP) were honored as members of Florida State University’s 2025 Homecoming Court, and two of them were announced as Homecoming Chief and Princess on November 1, 2025.
