International Affairs

What’s Next? Exploring COSSP Master’s Programs with the Sociology Department

Published: October 17, 2025 | 2:10 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Join us in the DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (BEL150E) at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, for an informational panel to learn more about the graduate programs offered by the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP).

COSSPP Friendly Disagreement Series – A More Perfect Union is Always Debatable

Published: October 17, 2025 | 1:01 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students

Political Rivals, Real Friends The COSSPP Friendly Disagreement Series will welcome Phil Neisser and Jacob Hess on Tuesday, October 28, for a 4 p.m. reception and a 5 – 6:30 p.m. event entitled, “A More Perfect Union is Always Debatable,” in the William Johnston Building (WJB 2004). Meet Phil (an atheist, Marxist professor), who introduced himself […]

Alumni Spotlight: Adrian L. Del Valle

Published: October 15, 2025 | 1:00 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Adrian L. Del Valle — an FSU alumnus (B.S. International Affairs ’20) — was recently named one of Latino Leaders Magazine’s 2024 “Latino Lawyers to Keep on the Watch,” an honor recognizing Latino lawyers with exceptional records of achievement, top-tier client representation, and deep community engagement.

COSSPP Community Enjoys First Fall Tailgate

Published: September 26, 2025 | 10:52 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy community gathered with friends and family in front of the Bellamy Building on Sept. 20, 2025, for the Family Weekend Tailgate.

Alumni Spotlight: Emma Barrett

Published: September 17, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

Emma Barrett – an FSU alumna (B.S. Political Science ’25; B.S. International Affairs ’25) – began her Ph.D. in Political Science at Harvard University’s Department of Government this Fall, studying American Politics.

Join Us for a Special Guest Lecture Featuring International Affairs Alumnus Steve Gonyea

Published: September 17, 2025 | 10:08 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

The College of Social Sciences & Public Policy’s International Affairs Program & the Broad Lectureship on International Affairs present Guest lecture by Steve Gonyea Retired Foreign Service Officer U.S. Agency for International Government Thursday, September 25 | 4 – 5:30 pm Broad Auditorium Pepper Center Building (PCB) This lecture explores the complex interplay between foreign aid, international development, and the exercise of soft power in global affairs. Drawing on more than 25 years of overseas service with USAID and Peace Corps, Stephen Gonyea brings firsthand experience from conflict and post-conflict environments including Central and Eastern Europe, Afghanistan, Jordan, and the Balkans. The lecture examines how U.S. assistance programs serve both humanitarian and strategic objectives, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of aligning development goals with broader foreign policy interests.

Join us for the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy’s International Affairs Program & the Broad Lectureship on International Affairs Special Guest Lecture by Steve Gonyea on Thursday, September 25, at 4 p.m. in the Broad Auditorium at the Pepper Center Building (PCB).

Apply to COSSPP’s Prestigious Social Science Scholar Program

Published: September 4, 2025 | 1:35 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Apply for the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s prestigious Social Science Scholars program by Sunday, October 5, online at bit.ly/2026sssp. 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 […]

Join COSSPP for Our Fall 2025 Canva Enterprise Workshops

Published: September 3, 2025 | 4:33 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students

COSSPP Canva Enterprise Comm Network Fall 2025

Please join us for the COSSPP Canva Enterprise Workshops for faculty and staff this fall in the Turnbull Conference Room (BEL105B) on various dates.

COSSPP Careers in Action Presents Fall 2025 Interdisciplinary Social Science Alumni Talk

Published: September 2, 2025 | 3:29 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Join us for an Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Alumni Chat with Janet Hartman and David Grimes titled COSSPP Careers in Action in the Devoe L. Moore Conference Room (BEL 150E) on Thursday, September 4, at 3 p.m.

Unlock Career Opportunities for Ph.D.s in Government Research on September 23

Published: August 27, 2025 | 12:29 pm | Posted in: News, Research, Students

Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability Career Opportunities for PhDs in a Government Research Setting Tuesday, September 23 | 2 – 3:30 PM DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (BEL 150E) Interested in applying your Ph.D. skills to real-world policy work? Learn how the research, analytical, and communication skills developed in your doctoral program can be used in impactful state government careers. We’ll cover what research looks like in a government setting, what the hiring process looks like for internships and full-time positions, and how to position yourself for success.

Join FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) for a professional development workshop exploring career opportunities for Ph.D.s in government research settings on Tuesday, September 23, from 2–3:30 p.m. in the DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (Bellamy 150E).

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