News Archive
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DeJuanay Hunter Places In Poetry Contest
Mississippi State University Libraries held its 1st Annual Undergrad Poetry Contest this spring as part of its National Poetry Month celebration. Submissions for the contest were accepted until April 1, 2020. Poems were submitted by students from many different University departments. DeJuanay
May 4, 2020 -
Congratulations to all Graduates!
On behalf of the faculty from Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work, I want to congratulate the spring 2020 graduates on accomplishing this milestone! As one famous quote says: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
May 1, 2020 -
Criminology and Sociology Undergraduates Honored with Departmental Awards
Outstanding Sociology Undergraduate Award: Emily Tingle
April 29, 2020 -
Sociology Graduate Students Honored with Departmental Awards
The sociology department is proud to honor our outstanding graduate students with the following awards: Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award: Courtney Windhorn
April 27, 2020 -
Sociology Students Successfully Defend Honor’s Theses
Ben MackinTitle of Thesis: A Content Analysis of Newspaper Coverage of ICE Raids of Mississippi Poultry PlantsAdvisor: Dr. Holli Seitz (Communications)Committee: Dr. Diego Thompson (Sociology), Dr. Anastasia Elder (Honors)
April 24, 2020 -
Sociology Undergraduate Student Emily Tingle Selected for Prestigious Research Award
Emily Tingle, undergraduate sociology and political science major, was the recipient of a 2020 Office for Research and Economic Development Research Award from Mississippi State University.
April 22, 2020 -
Sociology Faculty Member David May Selected for Prestigious Research Awards
Dr. David May, Professor of Sociology, was the recipient of the 2020 Ralphe E. Powe Research Excellence Award, which is the University’s highest research honor. Dr.
April 22, 2020 -
Social Work Students Receive Awards and Scholarships
We would like to congratulate the following social work students on their academic accomplishments this semester: Mallorie Moore, a senior social work student will be graduating Summa Cum Laude this semester.
April 20, 2020 -
Sociology Major Ben Mackin Selected for Prestigious Spirit of State Award
I am so pleased that Ben Mackin is a Spirit of State award recipient this year. Ben is a leader on our campus demonstrated through his service to the Student Association and the Shackouls Honors College, and Ben is also a leader in the classroom.
April 19, 2020 -
Dr. Vancil-Leap Featured in Mid-South Sociological Association's Newsletter
Dr. Ashley Vancil-Leap wrote a piece for the Mid-South Sociological Association’s newsletter about community-engaged learning. The piece is available for reading in the below attachment. Dr.
April 18, 2020