MSU Social Work student and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi intern, Ty’Dajasha Hood, represented the program at the Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference on February 5, 2026. Ty’Dajasha engaged with professionals across the state to advocate for child safety and promote the Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) curriculum.
February 27, 2026
Undergraduate student Hannah Gjerde presented her original criminology research at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences National Conference this spring, highlighting Mississippi State’s commitment to undergraduate research and academic excellence.
April 14, 2026
Congratulations to Ian Robertson, a senior Criminology major, on presenting his research at the Mississippi State University Summer Research Symposium. As a summer research assistant under the mentorship of Dr. Margaret Ralston and Dr. King, Ian examined how school disciplinary practices may influence long-term mental health outcomes. His research explored the lasting impacts of school punishment and contributes to a growing body of work focused on understanding how educational experiences shape well-being over time. The Department of Sociology is proud of Ian's dedication to research and his commitment to addressing important social issues through evidence-based inquiry. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
July 30, 2026
