News Archive
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Dr. Kecia Johnson Featured in Article Addressing Child Hunger in the U.S.
One of the biggest problems facing the United States during this pandemic is child hunger. Dr. Johnson was among four experts interviewed and featured in a newly released article.
January 14, 2021 -
Kudos to Dr. Diego Thompson-Bello and Dr. Ashley Vancil-Leap
Kudos to faculty members recently recognized by the College of Arts and Sciences Ambassadors for excellence in teaching and who "eased the burden" of
January 13, 2021 -
Dr. Hagerman's Research Featured in "Our People"
Dr. Hagerman was featured as one of “Our People” on the MSU homepage! Please click on the following link to read the full article.
December 7, 2020 -
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