COSSPP Civility and Civic Engagement Week October 27-30
Published: | 8:57 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students
Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is celebrating Civility and Civic Engagement during the week of October 27-30. Join us for a great lineup of events! Careers in Politics Monday, October 275 – 7:30 p.m.Miller Hall, Room 3300, University Center CJoin us for Careers in Politics Networking Night on Monday, October […]
What’s Next? Exploring COSSP Master’s Programs with the Sociology Department
Published: | 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: | 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 […]
Five FSU Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society students win national awards
Published: | 11:44 am | Posted in: News, Students
Five Florida State University students in the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society have been recognized with national awards from the organization.
FSU’s Institute for Governance and Civics receives $1.7 million U.S. Department of Education grant to launch Founding Voices project
Published: | 12:00 pm | Posted in: News, Research That Works
Florida State University’s Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch the Founding Voices project, an initiative designed to transform civics education by engaging middle school students with immersive, historically accurate portrayals of America’s Founding Era figures.
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)
COSSPP Community Enjoys First Fall Tailgate
Published: | 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.
COSSPP Celebrated Jim Apthorp Endowed Professorship Honoring Former LeRoy Collins Institute Director
Published: | 11:09 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News
Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) held a ceremony to honor a new professorship established in honor of former LeRoy Collins Institute Director Jim Apthorp on May 30, 2025.
Fall 2025 Careers in Politics Networking Night
Published: | 4:02 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students
Join us for Careers in Politics Networking Night on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Miller Hall, Room 3300, University Center C.
Alumni Spotlight: Emma Barrett
Published: | 4:00 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News
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.