international affairs

FSU Students to Develop Innovative Solutions in ‘Rapid Relocation’ 24-Hour Design Sprint

Florida State University’s Innovation Hub and College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) will host a 24-Hour Design Sprint for all FSU students focused on “Rapid Relocation: Enhancing Emergency Evacuation in Florida” starting Friday, January 31.

Fall 2024 Graduation Celebration

Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered in the Bellamy Atrium on Friday, December 13, to celebrate the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s newest graduates. Our students who graduated this semester from FSU with degrees from COSSPP join our 50,000+ alumni worldwide. Graduates enjoyed a come-and-go reception on Commencement morning from 10 p.m. to […]

COSSPP Celebrates Fall 2024 Graduates at Commencement Day Celebration

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Fall 2024 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on the morning of Friday, December 13, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., the day of Commencement!

Student Star: Alexis Dorman

Alexis Dorman, a senior at Florida State University pursuing dual degrees in international affairs and political science, aims to inspire her peers to generate positive change and make a lasting impact on campus through community service initiatives. Dorman chose FSU for its location and experiential opportunities, such as the Noles Engaged in Politics program, the Office of Governmental […]

Alumni Spotlight: Michel Hess

Michel Hess – FSU alumnus (B.S. International Affairs and Political Science ’89) – has served as the Senior Advisor for the Cybercrime Office of the Federal Attorney General since 2020. 

This position involves coordinating and leading law enforcement and criminal prosecution at strategic and operational levels nationwide and globally. Hess serves as an advisor to the Attorney General in the development of public-private partnerships, international engagements on improving access to electronic evidence, crime prevention, and managing a justice and cybercrime network of stakeholders.

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

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.  

Student Spotlight: Lauryn Klostreich

Lauryn Klostreich – a fourth-year student majoring in Political Science and International Affairs – was selected as an intern for the Law Offices of Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender for the 2nd Judicial Court of Florida in the Capital Division.  The Law Office of Jessica J. Yeary provides three types of services to clients: investigations […]