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Engage is the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s annual magazine celebrating the impact of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The 2024–2025 edition highlights stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership — from student organizations and research breakthroughs to alumni achievements and new initiatives shaping communities in Florida and beyond.
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 12 centers and institutes, our award-winning faculty produce leading research in their fields.
FSU Recognized Two COSSPP Alumni at the Emeriti Alumni Society Induction Brunch During Homecoming Weekend
Florida State University recognized two notable Emeriti Alumni and Faculty from the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at the Emeriti Alumni Society Induction Brunch during Homecoming Weekend.
Department of Geography Hosts Roundtable with Bridge USA Ukraine Scholars
On October 10, 2025, the Department of Geography hosted a roundtable discussion with two scholars from Ukraine, Kostyantyn Mezentsev, Ph.D. and Sofia Doskich, Ph.D.
FSU Honors 5 COSSPP Students in its Largest Cohort of Tyler Fellows
Florida State University has named its largest cohort of Tyler Center for Global Studies Fellows, including five COSSPP students, and has awarded them for their academic ambition and global curiosity.
Alumni Spotlight: Woody Harvey
Woody Harvey – an FSU alumnus (B.S. Interdisciplinary Social Science ’18) – was named contract manager for Florida’s Statewide Emergency Mass Notification Contract.
Career Liaison Advising hours
Jessica O'Neill is our newly appointed Career Liaison and conducts both virtual and in-person advising sessions at these times. Appointments can be made via The NoleNetwork.
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COSSPP Graduation Celebration
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Fall 2025 graduates to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium! Our College will be providing professional cap and gown photos. Be sure to come with your friends and family!
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Four Florida State University Students Have Been Selected for the 2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program
These accomplished students are traveling to Argentina, Colombia, the Slovak Republic and the United Kingdom to teach, study and engage in cultural exchange as part of the U.S. State Department’s flagship international educational exchange program.
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Apply Today to a COSSPP Graduate Program!
Learn more about our graduate programs, how to combine multiple programs, and how to begin graduate studies as an undergraduate student!
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Apply Today for a Combined Pathways Program
If you’re interested in pursuing a master’s degree and want to get ahead on graduate school while completing your bachelor’s degree, apply for a combined pathways program in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy!
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The Future is Made in Bellamy
Learn more about how to get involved and get more than a degree during your time at FSU.
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COSSPP Monthly Newsletter Archive
Our COSSPP Monthly Newsletter includes information about opportunities and events for our students, faculty, staff, and the broader FSU community. If you're not a COSSPP major, faculty, or staff member, you can find the archive of our recent newsletters below.
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Students, have you done something noteworthy? Fill out this 20-minute survey to be considered for a 'COSSPP Student Spotlight' feature story!
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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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COSSPP hosts Jean Accius, Ph.D., for Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture
November 21, 2025
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted a Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership …
Department of Geography Hosts International Student Town Hall
November 21, 2025
The Department of Geography is supporting and celebrating international students and cultures during Geography Awareness Week! …
Research Spotlight: The Protective Efforts of Psychological Resilience on Fall Risk
November 20, 2025
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 a …