Headlines Webinar

Reviewing 2025 & What’s Next

On December 10, COSSA hosted the final Headlines webinar of the year. COSSA covered key policy developments and Congressional activity that affected the social and behavioral sciences in 2025 and preview what’s ahead for 2026. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.

Reminder to Register: Final Headlines Webinar of 2025!

On December 10, join COSSA for the final Headlines webinar of the year. We will cover key policy developments and Congressional activity that affected the social and behavioral sciences in 2025 and preview what’s ahead for 2026. Register now and join the conversation. Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on December 10

On December 10, join COSSA for the final Headlines webinar of the year. We will cover key policy developments and Congressional activity that affected the social and behavioral sciences in 2025 and preview what’s ahead for 2026. Register now and join the conversation. Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

Understanding the Shake Up at the BLS and Other Topics

On October 30, COSSA hosted the next installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team was joined by special guest Dr. Erica Groshen to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the broader federal statistical system. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on October 30

On October 30, join COSSA for the next installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team will be joined by special guest Dr. Erica Groshen to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the broader federal statistical system (read recent COSSA coverage). The COSSA team will also discuss other timely developments. Register now and join the conversation. Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

Crunch Time for Science Funding: Latest Policy Updates from COSSA

On September 23, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team provided updates on recent policy and funding developments impacting the social and behavioral science community, discussed Congress’ plans for averting a government shutdown (or not), and analyzed the latest actions taking by the Trump Administration. See the conversation below. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on September 23

On September 23, join COSSA for the next installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team will be providing updates on recent policy and funding developments impacting the social and behavioral science community, discuss Congress’ plans for averting a government shutdown (or not), and analyze the latest actions taking by the Trump Administration. Join the conversation. The webinar will be taking place on September 23 at 2pm EST. Register here. Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

July Headlines Webinar Recording Now Available

On July 28, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. July’s meeting featured a discussion with research policy experts from COGR on topics like indirect costs, research compliance, and other timely developments impacting the social and behavioral science community. Featured speakers: The recording is now available on the COSSA website. Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on July 28

On July 28, join COSSA for the next installment in the Headlines Webinar series. This month’s meeting will feature a discussion with research policy experts from COGR on topics like indirect costs, research compliance, and other timely developments impacting the social and behavioral science community. Come join the conversation. Featured speakers: The webinar will be taking place on July 28 at 2pm EST. Register here. Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

Latest Research Policy Updates with COSSA & COGR

On July 28, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the Headlines Webinar series. This month’s meeting featured a discussion with research policy experts from COGR on topics like indirect costs, research compliance, and other timely developments impacting the social and behavioral science community. View the Slides Featured speakers: Krystal Toups is the Director for Contracts & Grants Administration at COGR. She leads COGR’s research policy efforts related to the administration of sponsored research from proposal preparation and submission to terms and conditions of awards, monitoring the regulatory landscape. Prior to joining COGR, Krystal served as the Assistant Vice Provost for Sponsored…

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on July 28

On July 28, join COSSA for the next installment in the Headlines Webinar series. This month’s meeting will cover the latest policy updates and will feature guest speakers from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). Come join the conversation. Featured speakers: The webinar will be taking place on July 28 at 2pm EST. Register here. Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

Diving into the President’s FY 2026 Budget: Implications for Social and Behavioral Science

On June 26, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the Headlines Webinar series. June’s meeting focused on the release of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget and what it means for the social and behavioral sciences. Featured speakers: View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on June 26

On June 26, join COSSA for the next installment in the Headlines Webinar series. This month’s meeting will focus on the release of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget and what it means for the social and behavioral sciences. Come join the conversation. Featured speakers: The webinar will be taking place on June 26 at 2pm EST. Register here. Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

Now Available: May Headlines Webinar Recording

On May 21, COSSA hosted the most recent installment in the Headlines Webinar series. May’s meeting focused on the many challenges confronting higher education in this new political reality and featured guest speaker Tobin Smith, Senior Vice President for Government Relations & Public Policy at the Association of American Universities (AAU). The recording is available to view here. Recordings of previous Headlines webinars can be found on the COSSA website. Check back often for newly announced webinars.

Policy Issues Confronting Higher Education w/ Tobin Smith

On May 21, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the Headlines Webinar series. May’s meeting focused on the many challenges confronting higher education in this new political reality and featured guest speaker Tobin Smith, Senior Vice President for Government Relations & Public Policy at the Association of American Universities (AAU). View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.

Latest Policy Updates from COSSA: April

On April 29, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the Headlines Webinar series. Updates were provided on Budgets, NSF Developments, NIH Priorities, and other new developments of the last few weeks, including what COSSA members can do in response. See the recording and slides below. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on April 29

On April 29, join COSSA for the next installment of the Headlines Webinar series. We will continue to cover the latest Congressional news, President Trump’s Executive actions, the federal budget, and more. The webinar will be taking place on April 29 at 1pm EST. Register here. If you missed COSSA’s recent webinars, you can find the recordings below: Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

Latest Policy Updates from COSSA: March

On March 31, COSSA hosted the latest Headlines Webinar in the series. COSSA provided updates on Congressional actions, recent Trump Administration efforts, updates on the budget, and other new developments over the last few weeks, including what COSSA members can do in response. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on March 31

On March 31, join COSSA for our next Headlines Webinar. We will continue to cover the latest Congressional news, President Trump’s Executive actions, the federal budget, and more. The webinar will be taking place on March 31 at 1pm EST. Register here. If you missed COSSA’s recent webinars, you can find the recordings below: Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinars continue March 31

On March 31, join COSSA for a continuation of our 2025 Headlines Webinar Series. We will cover the latest Congressional news, President Trump’s Executive actions, the federal budget, and more. The webinar will be taking place on March 31 at 1pm EST. Register here. If you missed COSSA’s recent webinars, you can find the recordings below: Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations. Watch for additional webinar announcements, and previous webinar recordings, on the COSSA website.

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