Florida State University Department of Economics

04/30/2026

Four undergraduate students in Florida State University’s Department of Economics received Spring 2026 scholarships in recognition of outstanding achievement in core and upper-division economics coursework.

This semester’s honorees, from left to right, are Hayden Thomas, Alexis Staveski, Mikayla Robinson, and Finn R.

The Department of Economics has several merit-based scholarship opportunities for undergraduates. The Reva Daniels Metzinger Scholarship is awarded to two students per semester. The William Peterson Endowed Scholarship and the Bruce W. McNeilage Endowed Scholarship each award one student per semester.

Read more at the link in our bio (tr.ee/dfzAA4NcGY)!

04/30/2026

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced its 2026 Faculty Research, Teaching, and Service Award recipients.

Flowing from the COSSPP Strategic Plan, the college has developed a COSSPP Faculty Awards Series to honor high-achieving faculty in the areas of teaching, research, and service.

“It’s a great privilege to recognize 10 outstanding faculty members with this year’s awards,” said Dean Tim Chapin. “Their dedication and contributions reflect the strength of our college’s commitment to research, teaching, and service.”

Out of numerous nominees, the Faculty Awards Committee selected the following faculty to receive these honors (from top left to bottom right):

Ziqi Li, Matt Brooks, Carlisle Rainey, Keon-Hyung Lee, Katie Sherron, Alexandra Cockerham, John Reynolds, Meaghan McSorley, Simona Andrei, John Felkner.

To read more, visit the link in our bio (tr.ee/dfzAA4NcGY)!

04/23/2026

We were pleased to host our annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 3rd! 🐰🥚✨

More than 300 colorful eggs — including special Golden Eggs packed with surprises — were hidden throughout the Economics Department for little explorers and grand adventurers alike. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a hoppy holiday!

View and download the photos from our Flickr album:

Explore this photo album by FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy on Flickr!

04/20/2026

Support your college today!

Your gift will support the COSSPP General Development Fund, which helps meet the College's emergent needs and supports students in having an enriching experience at FSU!

Give in honor of a professor, parent, student, or someone who impacted your FSU experience.

Learn more at the link in our bio (give.fsu.edu/cosspp)!

04/17/2026

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Spring 2026 graduates to join us for a Graduation Celebration at Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., before FSU’s Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

Students can enjoy light refreshments, pick up a small congratulatory gift, and connect with our Assistant Director of Student and Alumni Engagement, Elizabeth Jones, and our Career Center Liaison, Jessica O’Neill, during our graduation celebration.

Our College will be providing professional cap and gown photos in the atrium. Be sure to come with your friends and family- no RSVP necessary!

Read more at the link in our bio (COSSPP News)

04/07/2026

Join us for a session with the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA)'s Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator, Kara Collins-Gomez and Claire Mazur.

The event will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at 4 p.m. in the DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (BEL150E). Those unable to attend in person may join via Zoom (pre-registration required).

This event is part of Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week at Florida State University.

Read More at the link in our bio (COSSPP Events)! bit.ly/2026-oppaga-workshop

04/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Spring Master's in Applied Economics Program's Career Day!

We appreciate our alumni panelists for sharing their time and experiences with our current students, as well as all the attending organizations, including:

Coca-Cola
Charles River Associates
The Florida Chamber of Commerce
Evergreen Solutions
The Energy Authority
Strada Education
Florida TaxWatch
Integrated Musculoskeletal Care
Softcrylic
Stout

For more about our 1-year applied program, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/MAEP

04/01/2026

Check out the latest edition of our monthly newsletter! It is packed with updates, upcoming events, spotlights, and helpful resources, making it a perfect tool to get involved with the community!​​

The newsletter went out to students in the college, faculty, and staff this afternoon, but everyone is welcome to read it — and our past editions — on the "Get Connected" page of our website found here: https://cosspp.fsu.edu/get-connected

04/01/2026

Check out this fireside chat and book signing on Thursday, April 9, starting at 3 p.m., featuring Dr. Richard Sandor, the CEO of Environmental Financial Products and the visionary known globally as the “Father of Financial Futures,” in the Brian Renee Murphy Forum of the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence.

Please join us on Thursday, April 9, starting at 3 p.m. for a fireside chat and book signing featuring Dr. Richard Sandor, the CEO of Environmental Financial Products and the visionary known globally as the “Father of Financial Futures,” in the Brian Renee Murphy Forum of the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence.

A two-time Time magazine “Hero of the Planet,” Dr. Sandor will discuss his latest book, Carbon Hunters, and his pioneering work in climate markets and derivatives.

For more: https://cosspp.fsu.edu/join-us-for-a-fireside-chat-with-dr-richard-sandor/

03/10/2026

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy seeks a graduate assistant with exceptional writing and editing skills and a strong interest in organizational social media management and visual content creation.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role will support the College’s overall communications strategy.

Send an email with a cover letter, your resume, and a link to your online portfolio to [email protected]

To learn more, visit https://cosspp.fsu.edu/cosspp-seeks-communications-graduate-assistant-for-fall-2026/

03/06/2026

The MAEP Career Day is only one week away! If you’re interested in a career in economics, this is a great opportunity to connect with recent FSU graduates preparing for careers in economics, business, policy, and data analytics.

📍Location: Bellamy Building, 150E
⏰ Time: 12– 6:00 p.m.
🔗 Registration: bit.ly/maep-career-26