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Welcome to COSSPP
Welcome to the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) at Florida State University! We are FSU's third-largest college with 12 academic units and 11 centers and institutes, our award-winning faculty produce leading research in their fields.
COSSPP's FSU vs. Charleston Southern Tailgate
Join us on Saturday, November 23 at Legacy Walk outside Bellamy for a tailgate before the FSU vs. Charleston Southern game!
COSSPP Commencement Day Celebration
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Fall 2024 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium!
COSSPP Canva Pro Workshop
Join us for the COSSPP Canva Pro Workshop for Faculty and Staff from 1-2 pm on Tuesday, 12/17, in the DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (BEL 150E).
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We will be sending newsletters to all Alumni & Friends with quarterly updates. To subscribe and receive our summer edition, use the link below!
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Public Policy Debate
Join us for a public policy debate on Tuesday, November 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the Bellamy 150E!
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Engaging Today’s World,
Producing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Through stimulating coursework and opportunities for educational enhancement beyond the classroom, our students are engaged, inspired, and transformed into tomorrow’s leaders and brightest thinkers — dynamic people well prepared to offer innovative solutions to pressing issues we face in today’s world.
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Research Spotlight: "Political Influencers and Their Social Media Audiences during the 2021 Arizona Audit"
November 15, 2024
Kyle Rose, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Sociology, was the lead author of “Political Influencers and Their Social Media Audiences during the 2021 Arizona Audit,” published in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World. This article was co-authored with Deana A. Rohlinger, Ph.D., professor of Sociol …
Development in Florida: What is the Role of Government in Managing Growth
November 15, 2024
Join us for a public policy debate on Tuesday, November 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the DeVoe L. Moore Center (Bellamy Room 150E). …
Civil Rights Institute Participates in City of Tallahassee’s Bicentennial Festival
November 15, 2024
Florida State University’s Civil Rights Institute participated in the City of Tallahassee’s Bicentennial Festival Weekend Spectacular on Saturday, November 9. …
Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Vitale
November 13, 2024
Sarah Vitale, AICP – a two-time FSU alumna (B.S. Interdisciplinary Social Science ‘14; M.S. Planning ’17) – was recently promoted to planning director of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC). The TBRPC coordinates planning among local governments in the Tampa Bay region, fostering collaboration an …