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Social Work

Cistrunk named president of Mississippi Conference on Social Welfare

Dr. Kenya Cistrunk has been named president of the Mississippi Conference on Social Workers. An article regarding her appointment is located here.

February 20, 2023
Criminology

MSU sociology faculty member publishes book on ‘teaching’ fear of crime

STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State faculty member’s new book focuses on how lessons about safety and safety precautions enhance fear of crime.

January 24, 2023
Department

Recent PhD Graduates Start New Jobs

The Department of Sociology is pleased to announce that 3 students completed the PhD in Fall 2022 and will start in academic positions.

November 28, 2022
Sociology

NIFA-USDA Research Project

NIFA-USDA research project about cascading hazards and disadvantaged communities was featured in the MSU Alumnus Magazine (pp.8-9).

October 21, 2022
Department

A&S Vision Podcast Hosting Dr. Nicole Rader

In this 44th Episode, we host Dr. Nicole Rader, professor and department head of MSU's Department of Sociology and the chair of the IDEA Committee, to discuss what the committee does and its importance to MSU.

October 21, 2022
Department

Department of Sociology - Brown Bag Series - 2022

September 20, 2022
Sociology

Dr. Rachel Allison Published in The Conversation

Dr. Rachel Allison was published in The Conversation earlier this week.

August 5, 2022
Criminology

Dr. Tara Sutton Conducting Research with Help of Five Year $4.3 Million NIH Grant

Dr. Tara Sutton is part of a project studying sexual assault of men utilizing a $4.3 million NIH grant.

August 5, 2022
Social Work

Dr. Laura Boltz Provides Insight Into CPS Services

Dr. Laura Boltz discusses services CPS can offer families in an interview with WLBT3 after a Winston County family states CPS failed them.

August 4, 2022
Sociology

Destiny Welch Presents at the Honor's Undergraduate Research Showcase

Destiny Welch, Sociology undergraduate student and soon to be graduate student, presented her research at the Honor’s Undergraduate Showcase this August.

August 3, 2022
Department

Ashley Melcherts Wins 2021-2022 Female Brad Davis SEC Community Service Award

The Southeastern Conference has announced each of its 14 member institutions' 2021-22 Brad Davis Community Service Award Winners.

May 9, 2022
Department

Dr. Braden Leap Wins Alumni Association Graduate and Professional Teaching Excellence Award

Mississippi State is recognizing faculty and staff with annual awards for exceptional teaching, mentoring and advising, honoring those making a difference in students’ lives.

May 5, 2022