Public Health

COSSPP Announces 2026 Awardees: Specialized Faculty Professional Development Program

Published: | 12:38 pm | Posted in: News, Research That Works

FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy awarded four faculty with grants through COSSPP’s Specialized Faculty Professional Development Program to enhance their teaching, research, and professional development activities.

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COSSPP Community Explores Civility and Civic Engagement with Series of Impactful Events

Published: | 10:29 am | Posted in: News, Students

Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy recognized civility and civic engagement during the week of October 27-30, bringing students, alumni, faculty, and friends together for a lineup of enriching events focused on civil discourse and political leadership.

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COSSPP Hosts Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Featuring Jean Accius

Published: | 1:38 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted a Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture with Jean Accius, Ph.D., on Friday, November 14. The event was followed by a reception at 3 p.m. The talk, “Forged by Fire, Strengthened by Purpose: Why Collaboration Is the New Currency,” with Dr. Accius, provided students and community […]

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Research Spotlight: The Protective Efforts of Psychological Resilience on Fall Risk

Published: | 9:55 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

Dawn Carr, Ph.D., was the lead author of a recently published article titled “The Protective Effects of Psychological Resilience on Fall Risk.” The study was a collaborative effort with Shekhar Chauhan, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow; Miles G. Taylor, Ph.D., director of the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy and professor of sociology; Matthew Lohman, Ph.D., of the University of South Carolina; and Amanda Sonnega, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan.

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