College of Social Sciences and Public Policy

Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. Vulnerable populations, such as older adults, infants, outdoor workers and others, are at the greatest risk.

FSU public health expert available to comment on dangers of extreme heat

Published: July 14, 2023 | 12:26 pm

The United States has already experienced record-breaking high temperatures this summer, heat that threatens the lives of thousands of people. […]

A collection of plant specimens downloaded from iDigBio, a digitization project organized by FSU, University of Florida and other institutions.

FSU Research: Colonization influences worldwide distribution of plant specimens

Published: July 13, 2023 | 12:59 pm

A study led by a Florida State University researcher that was published in Nature Human Behavior shows how colonization has […]

Sydney Cole

Published: July 11, 2023 | 4:11 pm

During her time at Florida State University, Sydney Cole has balanced being a Women’s Swimming and Diving student-athlete, Presidential Scholar […]

Malaria in Florida: FSU experts available to comment

Published: July 11, 2023 | 11:05 am

The Florida Department of Health recently issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory following confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County, Florida. […]

Spring 2023 graduates of the Global Citizenship Certificate program were honored during a ceremony Friday, April 28. (FSU Center for Global Engagement)

FSU’s Global Citizenship Certificate prepares students to succeed in a global workforce

Published: May 22, 2023 | 3:38 pm

This spring, 30 Florida State University students were awarded the Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC) during a graduation ceremony Friday, April […]

Gun Violence Awareness Day: FSU experts are available to speak

Published: May 17, 2023 | 3:21 pm

National Gun Violence Awareness Day is June 2, and it arrives amidst a spate of mass shootings nationwide. The Associated […]

Mark Horner, a Florida State University’s Department of Geography professor

FSU geography professor recognized as 2023 Edward L. Ullman award winner

Published: April 20, 2023 | 10:11 am

Mark Horner, a Florida State University’s Department of Geography professor, has won the 2023 American Association of Geographers’ Edward L. […]

FSU political science professor available for context on Northern Ireland trade deal

Published: February 28, 2023 | 12:36 pm

The United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) announced Monday that they have reached an agreement on Northern Ireland trade […]

(L to R) Brianna Alston, Gabrielle Haggins, Emilio Luis Carrero, Charlisa Whyms, Joshlyn Thomas, Margaret Re’Shaun Blake, Johnnie Allen Jr., Rodney Ndum, Sediqua Bufford, Nikki Chappell, Tiffaney Tomlinson, Nicole Zampieri, Jhamieka Greenwood, Jasmine Smith.

Fourteen FSU graduate students join latest cohort of McKnight Fellows

Published: February 22, 2023 | 2:55 pm

Fourteen Florida State University graduate students from underrepresented populations are part of the 2022-2023 cohort of McKnight Doctoral and Dissertation […]