Economics

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

Published: November 4, 2024 | 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.

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

Published: October 9, 2024 | 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.

COSSPP Celebrates its First 50 Years in Tallahassee, FL

Published: October 4, 2024 | 11:55 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News

From top left: Table setting of the 50th gala before guests arrive. Hongtao Yi and his wife posing. Mark and Marianne Barnebey posing. A view of the room before the gala began.

Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) celebrated its first 50 years of excellence with alumni and friends in Tallahassee, FL, on September 13, 2024.

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

Published: September 20, 2024 | 2:45 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News

Headshots of (from left): Anne Barrett, Hongtao Yi, Anne Chin, Mark Horner, Carl Kitchens, Keon-Hyung Lee, Deana Rohlinger, and Mark Souva

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.

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

Published: September 16, 2024 | 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.

Distinguished Professor of Economics Mark Isaac Wins ESA Distinguished Service Award

Published: September 11, 2024 | 12:41 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff

Faculty Achievement: R. Mark Isaac. Dr. Isaac was awarded the Economic Science Association's Distinguished Service Award.

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.

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

Published: August 30, 2024 | 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.

Applied Economic Program Celebrates Class of 2024 Capstone Project Presentations

Published: August 30, 2024 | 2:00 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Four photos from the symposium. Top Left: The 2024 MAEP cohort with faculty members John Hamman, Katie Sherron, Carl Kitchens, Luke Rodgers, and Simona Andrei. Top Right: Faculty members John Hamman, Katie Sherron, and Carl Kitchens talking. Bottom Left: The winning group presenting their project. Bottom Right: The winning group with their awards at the end of the symposium.

Florida State University’s Master’s in Applied Economics Program (MAEP) had its 2024 class present their capstone projects to professionals, alumni, faculty, and friends on July 26. Attendees judged the projects and awarded each member of the winning team a $1,000 scholarship.

Update: Attend our Fall 2024 COSSPP Faculty & Staff Photo Days on Sept. 24 & Oct. 23

Published: August 30, 2024 | 11:59 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News

FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosts COSSPP Faculty and Staff Photo Days (New Date Available) Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 10 am to 4 pm and Wednesday, October 23, from 10 am to 4 pm in the Ground Floor Studio in Bellamy 042. Photos are done on a walk-in basis and only take a few minutes. This opportunity is open to all COSSPP faculty, staff, and graduate students with appointments who need photos for our websites and publications. Select student cohort groups will also be invited.

Join us for our faculty and staff photo days on Tuesday, September 24, and Wednesday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Unconquered by Debt: Fall 2024 Financial Wellness Series

Published: August 30, 2024 | 9:53 am | Posted in: News, Students

Unconquered by Debt Financial Wellness Series

The Unconquered by Debt program is offering its Fall 2024 Financial Wellness Series to FSU students every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Stavros Center for Economic Education, beginning September 10.

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