News Archive
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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 -
Summer Courses 2020
Attached is a list of the Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work courses that will be offered this Summer. If you have any questions regarding the courses please reach out to our Academic Coordinator, Mrs. Dean.
April 17, 2020 -
Dr. Kelly's Opinion Piece Published in the Jackson Free Press
An opinion piece written by Dr. Kelly was recently published in the Jackson Free Press. Please click the following link to read to the full article.
April 13, 2020 -
Dr. Lindsey Peterson Featured in "Our People"
Dr. Lindsey Peterson was featured in Our People on the MSU home page. To read the full article please click here.
March 26, 2020 -
Tatu Taylor, Sociology Major, Featured in "Our People" on MSU Homepage
Tatu Taylor, a senior majoring in sociology to graduate May 2020, was featured in "Our People" on the MSU homepage. Please click the following link to read the full article.
January 27, 2020 -
Dr. Diego Thompson, Christina Loftin and Dr. Amanda Cook Received a Community Engagement Award
Dr. Diego Thompson, Sociology professor, Christinia Loftin, graduate student, and Dr. Amanda Cook, Criminology professor, received awards for Community Engagement.
January 2, 2020 -
Dr. Rachel Allison to Receive 1st Russell Sage Foundation Grant
Rachel Allison, an assistant professor in MSU’s Department of Sociology, is receiving a three-year grant intended for early-career scholars for her project titled “First Comes Marriage: Educational and Workforce Trajectories of the Early Married in Mississippi.” Please click on the following
December 16, 2019 -
Physical Health, Mental Health, and Fear of Crime Among College Students: A Consideration of Sex Differences
Dr. Nicole Rader, Professor and Head of Sociology, and Sarah A. Rogers, a doctoral candidate in the department recently had an article published.Please click on the following link to read the full article.
December 16, 2019