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Students at COSSPP don’t just learn about problems — they work on solving them. Through hands-on learning, service projects, internships, fieldwork, and applied research, students engage directly with real challenges in Florida. Whether strengthening emergency management systems, supporting nonprofits and businesses, or contributing to local planning, students help build a stronger, more resilient Florida.

Apply to COSSPP’s Prestigious Social Science Scholars Program

Published: | 1:24 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Apply for the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s prestigious Social Science Scholars Program by Friday, October 9, online at bit.ly/2027sssp.
The Social Science Scholars Program provides career-accelerating leadership training and experiences to 18 outstanding COSSPP undergraduate students with a major in the College, a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, graduating no sooner than the Fall 2027 Semester.

Student Spotlight: ​​Liz Arnold

Published: | 11:22 am | Posted in: News, Students

Liz Arnold – a third-year student majoring in Political Science with a minor in Communications – was selected as one of 50 students from more than 650 applicants for the Florida State University College of Law Summer for Undergraduates Program, an ABA award-winning pre-law program modeled after the first-year law school experience.

Research Spotlight: Minyoung Ku

Published: | 11:08 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

Assistant Professor Minyoung Ku, Ph.D., of FSU’s Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration & Policy at Florida State University was the lead author of “Where do uninsured patients go? The paradox of collaborative network dynamics in interhospital transfers” published in Social Science & Medicine in May 2026, with fellow researchers FSU doctoral student Jinyoung Cha, and Arnold L. & Priscilla Moss Greenfield Endowed Professor Keon-Hyung Lee, Ph.D. The study examines the subtle ways that interhospital collaboration dynamics shape where patients are transferred, with a focus on differences across payer groups.

FSU World Affairs Program Caps Off Award-Winning 2025-2026 Season 

Published: | 11:08 am | Posted in: News, Students

The World Affairs Program (WAP) at Florida State University has wrapped up a banner 2025-2026 academic year, cementing its reputation as a powerhouse on the national collegiate circuit. After traveling to conferences from San Francisco to Williamsburg, the team concluded their season with an impressive 146 total points, including 16 Gavels and five Delegation Awards. 

Student Star: Aiden Leslie

Published: | 1:19 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Aiden Leslie, a senior majoring in political science in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University, was drawn to the university for its strong undergraduate research programs and the unique opportunities available to transfer students.

Alumni Spotlight: Jami Kliner

Published: | 1:09 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

Jami Kliner – an FSU alumna (B.S. Political Science ’25) and current Master of Public Administration (MPA) student at the Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy – is making the most of COSSPP’s Combined Pathways program to fast-track her graduate education while building on more than 20 years of public service experience.