Student Star: Ella Windlan
Published: | 5:00 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students
International affairs student Ella Windlan is making the most of her Florida State University experience by engaging with community service and individual research opportunities. From studying abroad in Prague to taking guitar classes at FSU, Windlan has embraced the vast educational and extracurricular offerings available at FSU.
Spring 2025 Graduation Celebration
Published: | 12:58 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students
Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered in the Bellamy Atrium on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s newest graduates.
18 COSSPP Student Leaders Recognized through Torchbearer 100 Program
Published: | 1:27 pm | Posted in: News, Students
On April 14, 2025, 18 COSSPP students were named to Florida State University’s 2025 Torchbearer 100 program, an honor by the Division of Student Affairs that recognizes leadership and lasting impact across campus.
Student Spotlight: Montserrat Zeron
Published: | 4:25 pm | Posted in: News, Research That Works, Students
Montserrat Zeron – a graduating international affairs student and Social Science Scholar – was nominated for the Spring 2025 Honors Thesis Excellence Award.
COSSPP Hosts First-Ever Friendly Disagreement Event with Village Square Featuring John Wood Jr. and Ciaran O’Connor
Published: | 2:02 pm | Posted in: News
FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted its first-ever Friendly Disagreement event in partnership with Village Square Tallahassee on Monday, March 24. The event featured John Wood Jr. and Ciaran O’Connor, two dear friends who disagree vehemently on a range of political and social issues who engaged in a spirited conversation that showcased how people can disagree on many things and still remain friends.
FSU graduate program rankings highlight across-the-board excellence
Published: | 1:07 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Graduate programs within the college also recognition in this year’s U.S. News & World Report Rankings.
FSU Launches Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series with Inaugural Talk by Jorge Gonzalez
Published: | 2:18 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students
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 & Reginal 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.
Alumni Spotlight: Joey Arellano
Published: | 12:53 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Joey Arellano – FSU graduate (B.A. International Affairs ’15 and B.A. Editing, Writing & Media ’15) – is the Deputy Director of Communications for the Florida House of Representatives Office of the Minority Leader and recipient of FSU’s 2024 Reubin O’D. Askew Young Alumni Award.
COSSPP Celebrates Spring 2025 Graduates at Commencement Celebration
Published: | 12:34 pm | Posted in: News, Students
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Spring 2025 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on the afternoon of Friday, May 3, from 10 – 2 p.m., the day before Commencement!
COSSPP Announces 2025 Faculty Research, Teaching, Service Award Recipients
Published: | 2:34 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced its 2025 Faculty Research, Teaching, and Service Award recipients.
Flowing from the COSSPP Strategic Plan, the college has developed a COSSPP Faculty Awards Series to honor high-achieving faculty in the areas of teaching, research, and service.