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Gift from FSU Alumnus to Have Transformational Impact on College of Arts and Sciences, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy

Published: | 3:10 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Two-time alumnus Granville L. Larimore honored Florida State University through a $9.5 million estate gift this fall. The gift has the potential to enhance student success and research opportunities across 30 departments and more than 200 programs of study.

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President of U.N. General Assembly Ponders Climate, Human Rights, and Energy Resources in FSU Visit

Published: | 2:15 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students

His Excellency Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly at its 78th Session, visited Florida State University this week to engage with students, learn about the university’s groundbreaking research, and lecture about some of the world’s most pressing issues.  

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COSSPP Welcomes New Eminent Scholar Chairs and Endowed Professors for Fall 2024

Published: | 2:45 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News

The College of Social Science and Public Policy has announced two eminent scholar chairs and six endowed professorships for Fall 2024. These faculty members were chosen for these positions across the College to support Florida State University’s mission to conduct innovative research and provide high-quality instruction.

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The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Lecture Series Announces Fall 2024 Speakers

Published: | 2:35 pm | Posted in: News

The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program will host four speakers in Fall 2024 for the PPE Lecture Series.  

The PPE Lecture Series allows faculty and students to hear about pressing issues from leading academics with an interdisciplinary approach. This Fall 2024 series is a collaboration between the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Institute for Governance and Civics.

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Distinguished Professor of Economics Mark Isaac Wins ESA Distinguished Service Award 

Published: | 12:41 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff

John and Hallie Quinn Eminent Scholar Mark Isaac, Ph.D., was awarded the inaugural Distinguished Service Award from the Economic Science Association (ESA) at their World Meeting on June 20, 2024.  

ESA is a professional organization for economists and scholars who contribute to their field through controlled experiments. Economic experiments allow for a better understanding of economic variables which might not be observable in the field.

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Apply to COSSPP’s prestigious Social Science Scholar program’s 2025 cohort

Published: | 3:00 pm | Posted in: News, Research, Students

Apply for the College’s prestigious Social Science Scholars program online by Friday, October 4 at bit.ly/2025sssp.  

The Social Science Scholars Program provides career-accelerating leadership training and experiences to 18 outstanding COSSPP undergraduate students with a major in the College, cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, participation in on-campus, community, and/or business organizations, and is graduating no sooner than the Fall 2025 Semester.

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2023-2024 Engage Magazine Feature: Students Get More Than A Degree 

Published: | 9:00 am | Posted in: News, Students

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is home to many organizations that help connect students to opportunities both locally and nationally. ‘The Future is Made in Bellamy,’ and these organizations are vital to students’ success, helping them to ‘Get More Than a Degree’ during their time at FSU.  

Here are just a few examples of the incredible experiences our students are gaining outside the classroom through their involvement with student organizations at FSU.

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