Student Spotlights

Share your successes with us and apply for a spotlight at  https://bit.ly/COSSPPspotlight.

Student Spotlight: Jessie Yuan

Published: | 9:00 am | Posted in: News, Students

Jessie Yuan – a graduate student pursuing Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Social Work (MSW), was selected as a Knight Fellow with the City of Tallahassee Office of Economic Vitality in the Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWBSE) Division. 

The MWSBE Academy Workshop Series is a program designed to support and empower members of the MWSBE, by providing them with valuable resources, training, and networking opportunities.

Student Spotlight: Brianna Morales

Published: | 12:57 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Brianna Morales – a fourth-year sociology major minoring in psychology – received the FSU Student Seminole Award for her active involvement in the Florida State community. 

The award is given to eight to ten students who made major contributions to the university in the areas of leadership and service. Her achievements include serving as social advocacy chair of the Hispanic Latinx Student Union (HLSU) as well as founding FSU’s Argentinian Student Association (ARSA).

Student Spotlight: Hayk Bejanyan

Published: | 9:00 am | Posted in: News, Students

Hayk Bejanyan, Ph.D., – a Master of Public Administration (MPA) student and Fulbright scholar from Armenia – recently completed a summer internship at the World Bank. 

At the World Bank, Dr. Bejanyan served as short time consultant for Global Indicators Group “Business Ready” index. The Business Ready (B-READY) Index is the World Bank’s flagship report assessing the business environment and investment climate globally, focusing on regulatory frameworks and public services that affect business environment.

Student Spotlight: Lauryn Klostreich

Published: | 11:34 am | Posted in: News, Students

Lauryn Klostreich – a fourth-year student majoring in Political Science and International Affairs – was selected as an intern for the Law Offices of Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender for the 2nd Judicial Court of Florida in the Capital Division.  The Law Office of Jessica J. Yeary provides three types of services to clients: investigations […]

Student Spotlight: Megan McEnery

Published: | 9:00 am | Posted in: News, Students

Megan McEnery – a third-year Political Science and Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) student – was recognized with the 2023-2024 Mattie Durham Senator of the Year Award for best serving students, the Student Senate, and the university community during their term. 

Student Spotlight: Ella Garcia

Published: | 12:00 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Ella Garcia – third-year student majoring in Political Science – passed legislation in FSU’s Student Senate this year to fund 2,000 free drink covers for students on campus. After realizing the extent of the issue of drink spiking on campus, Garcia met with FSUPD to find a pragmatic solution to protect students from the increase […]

Student Spotlight: Jack Hitchcock

Published: | 9:42 am | Posted in: News, Students

Jack Hitchcock – a fourth-year student double majoring in Interdisciplinary Social Science and International Affairs – serves in many leadership roles at Florida State University and beyond. 

Student Spotlight: Daniela Vergara Forero

Published: | 10:59 am | Posted in: News, Students

Daniela Vergara Forero – a fourth-year student majoring in Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) – was inducted into FSU’s Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Honor Society for her academic excellence and involvement.