International Affairs

FSU Claude Pepper Center and AARP Florida unite caregivers, leaders through inaugural Florida Caregiving Summit

Published: November 10, 2025 | 1:08 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research, Students

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 Featuring Jean Accius, Ph.D.

Published: November 7, 2025 | 12:15 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

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.

MAAPP and FSU Law Students Earn Spot in Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program

Published: November 5, 2025 | 11:21 am | Posted in: News, Students

Eight FSU Students Named 2025-26 Fl Gubernatorial Fellows, Top left to right: John Waters, Kate Rumisek, Alexa Kays and Sean Happel. Bottom left to right: Lucas Piroli, Sydney Goldberg, Cole McLellan and Andrew Otanes.

Eight Florida State University students, including three MAAPP students, have been named to the highly competitive Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Class XXI, a yearlong program that places 10 emerging leaders within state agencies to provide them with firsthand experience in policymaking and government operations.

Alumni Spotlight: Katherine Reid

Published: October 29, 2025 | 1:59 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

Katherine Reid – a three-time COSSPP alumna (B.S. International Affairs ‘18; M.A. International Affairs ‘19; Ph.D. Public Administration and Policy ‘25) – guest lectured at the University of Sussex about incel violence for two of their graduate-level terrorism courses.

COSSPP Hosts Fall 2025 Graduation Celebration

Published: October 28, 2025 | 3:27 pm | Posted in: News, Students

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Fall 2025 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on Friday, December 12, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., the morning of Commencement!

Four FSU Students Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Awards Embark on Global Exchange Experiences

Published: October 24, 2025 | 11:48 am | Posted in: News, Students

2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Student Recipients

Four Florida State University students have been selected for the 2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. These accomplished students are traveling to Argentina, Colombia, the Slovak Republic and the United Kingdom to teach, study and engage in cultural exchange as part of the U.S. State Department’s flagship international educational exchange program.

COSSPP Alumni Talk: Recentering Politics with Jason Altmire

Published: October 23, 2025 | 3:17 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

Join us for a COSSPP Alumni Talk with U.S. Representative Jason Altmire on Wednesday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. in the Starry Conference Room in Rovetta B (RBB 214). The talk will be preceded by a reception at 3:30 p.m.

2024-2025 Updates from COSSPP’s Chairs and Directors

Published: October 23, 2025 | 12:23 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Research, Students

COSSPP 2024-2025 Chairs and Directors' Updates

Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy had an expansive and productive 2024–2025 academic year.

Our 12 academic departments, 12 centers and institutes, and multiple interdisciplinary labs advanced scholarship, strengthened community engagement, and prepared students for leadership in a changing world.

Empowering Future Leaders: Jorge Gonzalez Delivers FSU’s Inaugural Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series Talk

Published: October 23, 2025 | 12:03 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

Empowering Future Leaders: Jorge Gonzalez Delivers Inaugural Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series Talk

FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) launched the Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series with the inaugural talk by Jorge Gonzalez on February 28, 2025.

Gonzalez (B.S. Political Science ’87; M.S. Urban and Regional Planning ’89) shared wisdom on leadership with FSU students, faculty, and staff. Currently serving as the chief executive officer of The St. Joe Company and as a member of FSU’s Board of Trustees, he spoke about principles of leadership and encouraging team growth that can be applied to any field.

The Future is Made in Bellamy: COSSPP Students Build Skills, Connections for Career Success

Published: October 23, 2025 | 11:41 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

At the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, we believe students should get more than a degree during their time at FSU. That’s why we encourage them to engage in experiences beyond the classroom: to discover their passions, build lasting connections, and prepare for meaningful careers after graduation.

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