Student Spotlight: Lissa Mann
Published: | 9:20 am | Posted in: News, Students
Lissa Mann – COSSPP alumna (’25 Political Science) and Master’s of Applied American Politics and Policy student – is balancing full-time graduate studies with a career in political communications, currently serving as a digital strategist at Media Designed to Win (MDW) Communications and as Director of Communications for the FSU MAAPP Association. The Master’s of […]
Across the Aisle: FSU’s MAAPP Program Celebrates 25 Years of Shaping Next Generation of Political Leaders
Published: | 3:33 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students
A MAAPP Tradition: Each graduation ceremony ends with the “MAAPP sine die” where graduates drop their handkerchief to signify their accomplishment. The tradition mirrors the Florida Legislature’s ceremonial end to the session which has been in place for more than 100 years. (MAAPP)
2023-2024 Engage Magazine Feature: Students Get More Than A Degree
Published: | 9:00 am | Posted in: News, Students
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is home to many organizations that help connect students to opportunities both locally and nationally. ‘The Future is Made in Bellamy,’ and these organizations are vital to students’ success, helping them to ‘Get More Than a Degree’ during their time at FSU.
Here are just a few examples of the incredible experiences our students are gaining outside the classroom through their involvement with student organizations at FSU.
Alumni Spotlight: Malik Moore
Published: | 9:00 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Malik Moore – an FSU alumnus [B.S. Political Science ’20 and Master’s of Applied American Politics and Policy (MAAPP) ’23] – was recently appointed as the youngest member of the Racial Reconciliation Committee for the City of Tampa.
Formed in May 2024, the committee aims to research the effects of systematic discrimination and develop proposals to address affordable housing, development, youth empowerment, services for previously incarcerated individuals, and ignored areas of history. Moore was one of thirteen people to receive this position.
Summer 2024 MAAPP Graduates Recognized at the Florida Capitol
Published: | 3:00 pm | Posted in: News, Students
The Master of Applied Politics & Policy (MAAPP) program celebrated the graduation of its 10 students at the Florida Capitol on Thursday, August 1.
Spring 2024 MAAPP Graduates Recognized at the Florida Capitol
Published: | 4:07 pm | Posted in: News, Students
The Master of Applied Politics & Policy (MAAPP) program celebrated the graduation of its 8 students at the Florida Capitol on Friday, May 3.
COSSPP Alums Recognized in Spring 2024 INFLUENCE Magazine
Published: | 11:16 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Over 30 alumni of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy were highlighted in the most recent Spring 2024 issue of INFLUENCE magazine.
Summer 2023 MAAPP graduates recognized at the Florida Capitol
Published: | 2:14 pm | Posted in: News, Students
The Master of Applied Politics & Policy (MAAPP) program celebrated the graduation of its nine students at the Florida Historic Capitol on Thursday, August 3.
COSSPP Alumni Spotlight: LaQuisha Persak
Published: | 9:05 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
LaQuisha Persak — a Master’s in Applied American Politics and Policy Program (MAAPP) graduate — was recently named one of Tallahassee’s 25 Women You Need to Know.
COSSPP Alumni Spotlight: Cyrus Calhoun III
Published: | 8:00 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Cyrus C. Calhoun III – a graduate of the Master’s in Applied American Politics and Policy (MAAPP) program – was recently recognized as a recipient of the Future 5 Award from Access Tallahassee, a program of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.









