College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
at Florida State University
Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered in the Bellamy Atrium on Friday, May 3, to celebrate the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s newest graduates.
Jack Hitchcock – a fourth-year student double majoring in Interdisciplinary Social Science and International Affairs – serves in many leadership roles at Florida State University and beyond.
Florida State University’s former Student Body Vice President Rodney Wells has been named a finalist of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, the federally funded scholarship for students demonstrating outstanding leadership potential who wish to pursue a graduate education and career in public service.
Daniela Vergara Forero – a fourth-year student majoring in Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) – was inducted into FSU’s Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Honor Society for her academic excellence and involvement.
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.
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) announced the promotions of three specialized faculty members.
“These successes continue our 100% success rate over the last decade-plus in seeing candidates that we advance to the University level being approved for promotion,” said COSSPP Dean Timothy Chapin. “While these promotions rest primarily in the excellence of the faculty that we hire, it also reflects the supportive and productive work environment we have collectively established within the College.”
Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered in the Bellamy Atrium on Friday, December 15, to celebrate the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s newest graduates. This semester, over 450 COSSPP graduates joined our 50,000+ alumni worldwide.
Elizabeth B. Goldsmith, Ph.D. – a COSSPP alumna (B.A. Interdisciplinary Social Science with an emphasis on American History ’71) – recently engaged in a conversation with First Lady Jill Biden, Ed.D., at the White House about their mutual roles as college professors.
A lot of great things happened across Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy during the 2022-2023 academic year.
View updated from each of our units chairs and directors below.
Florida State University will recognize 5 distinguished alumni of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy during the annual Alumni Awards event on Friday, Oct. 20, as FSU celebrates its 75th anniversary of homecoming this year.
