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Vince Venturini, Sociology Graduate 1977, Co-Authors "One Direction Home, the Story of South Jackson"
"Vincure Venturini, Sociology graduate 1977, later secured a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi and Ph.D. Social Work from Jackson State University.
October 21, 2020 -
Opinion: Domestic Violence Awareness Month raises question, 'Why does she stay?'
Megan Stubbs-Richardson and Colleen Sinclair, graduate students in the department have an article about domestic violence on the MSU home page and the Clarion Ledger.
October 15, 2020 -
Sociology Faculty Member Focuses Research on Political Policy and Health Inequality
Dr. Gabe Miller was featured on the College of Arts & Sciences website. To read the full article please click on the following link.
October 14, 2020 -
UPDATES FOR FALL 2021 APPLICATIONS
The Department of Sociology is not requiring GRE scores to be included in Fall 2021 applications to our M.S. or Ph.D. programs. In addition, please note that to be considered for funding, we strongly encourage applicants to submit their materials before February 1, 2021.
October 13, 2020 -
Dr. Diego Thompson Interviewed on MSU TV
Dr. Thompson was interviewed at the program "Engaged," of the MSU TV about his work and experience with the Oktibbeha Food Policy Council. To watch the interview, please click on the following link.
September 24, 2020 -
How Race, Income, and ‘Opportunity Hoarding’ Will Shape Canada’s Back-to-School Season
Dr. Hagerman was interviewed by a reporter from The Globe and Mail, which is a widely read newspaper in Canada. The article explores how privileged Canadian parents are making choices about sending their kids back to school given the Covid19 pandemic.
September 8, 2020 -
Ph.D. Student Robert Kolbila Co-Presenter for Feed the Future Webinar
As part of the Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab Multi-Crop Thresher Webinar Symposium, Dr. Kathleen Ragsdale, Dr.
August 31, 2020 -
The Reading List Behind ‘Nice White Parents’
Dr. Hagerman’s book was featured in The New York Times as part of the reading list for the new Serial Productions podcast, Nice White Parents.
August 5, 2020 -
Ph.D. Student, Brian Tesch, Writes Chapter for Textbook
Brian Tesch, a graduate student in the department was asked to write a chapter for the first textbook addressing the problem of intimate partner violence in the transgender community. It is coming out in a couple weeks, the department of sociology at Mississippi State University was mentioned.
July 28, 2020 -
Dr. David May Featured in the Wall Street Journal
Check out Dr. May in the Wall Street Journal!Academic Project Used Marketing Data to Monitor Russian Military Sites | The Wall Street Journal
July 22, 2020