Student Spotlight: Analia Castellanos
Published: | 11:35 am | Posted in: News, Students
Analia Castellanos – a graduating undergraduate student pursuing a dual degree in international affairs and computer science with minors in economics and mathematics – was named COSSPP’s Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year on March 2, 2026.
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 […]
Student Spotlight: Brooke Martin
Published: | 12:51 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Brooke Martin – Master of Public Administration (MPA) student with FSU’s Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy – recently received the Hoffman Public Service Award at the Gubernatorial Fellows Reception, held at the Governor’s Mansion on April 14, 2026.
Student Spotlight: Catalina Grieco
Published: | 9:20 am | Posted in: News, Students
Catalina Grieco – a second-year student majoring in political science with a minor in communications and a certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security – was selected for a highly competitive federal lobbying internship with TikTok in Washington, D.C., becoming the first Florida State University student to hold this position.
Student Spotlight: Ezzat Tanzila Evana
Published: | 2:32 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Ezzat Tanzila Evana – a second-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) student – recently completed an internship with the City of Tallahassee’s Grant Management Department.
Student Spotlight: Jasmine Lawson
Published: | 11:23 am | Posted in: News, Students
Jasmine Lawson — second-year student majoring in geography — was invited to participate in the University of Florida’s (UF) annual undergraduate Future of Florida Summit (FOF).
Student Spotlight: Chris Carlberg
Published: | 2:40 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Chris Carlberg – Ph.D. student in FSU’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) and two-time FSU alumnus – was announced as a 2026 Community Catalyst with the Knight Creative Community Institute (KCCI) in Tallahassee, FL.
“I am honored to have this opportunity to enhance the sense of place in these Tallahassee neighborhoods, especially around schools,” Carlberg said. “Being able to bridge my passion for planning, placemaking, and urban design with enhancing the lives of young people in these neighborhoods feels very full circle for me.”
Student Spotlight: Simon Case
Published: | 11:10 am | Posted in: News, Students
Simon Case – master’s student in Urban and Regional Planning – recently began a Graduate Research Assistantship in the Office of the President and Provost at Florida State University.
“For me, this work has reshaped how I understand planning,” Case said. “Seeing firsthand how research drives decision-making at the highest levels of the university has strengthened my passion for FSU and deepened my commitment to using planning to support strong, resilient communities.”
Student Spotlight: Catarina Cereja
Published: | 1:27 pm | Posted in: News, Students
Catarina Cereja – fourth-year student majoring in international affairs and political science –represented Florida State University in July of 2025 at the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights Workshop on Human Rights and New Technologies, held at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Student Spotlight: Joanna Chowdhury
Published: | 3:51 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students
Joanna Chowdhury – graduating Master of Public Health (MPH) student and two-time COSSPP alumna – was named Northwest Regional Health Manager for Special Olympics Florida.