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John "Peyton" Wolf Wins Competition at A National Conference

“Presenting at BPD was a great way to spark interest and to promote awareness on the issue along side other aspiring social scientists from across the country”, said Wolf.

March 18, 2024
Department

Newest Dean’s Eminent Scholars reflect ‘thriving academic community’ in MSU College of Arts and Sciences

Diego Thompson, assistant professor of sociology, Dean’s Eminent Scholar award for the social sciences

November 29, 2023
Department

Playing Spent!: FGWC Experiences of Poverty Simulation Games by Heather-Ann Layth

Heather-Ann Layth is the author of an article in "Teaching Sociology." To view the article click here.

September 25, 2023
Department

Dr. Rachel Allison Interviewed for an Article in NYTimes

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August 7, 2023
Sociology

Ahead of Women’s World Cup: MSU’s Allison champions move to increase media coverage

STARKVILLE, Miss.—With the 2023 Women’s World Cup just days away, a Mississippi State University faculty member is leading the charge to increase visibility for women in sports, and her work is specifically helping shift media coverage of soccer.

July 20, 2023
Social Work

Boltz, Komakech and Zelaya joining summer institute addressing health disparities

Three Mississippi State early career faculty members are representing the land-grant university next month on a select 10-person panel charged with finding solutions to persistent health disparities plaguing Magnolia State citizens.

July 13, 2023
Sociology

New Maroon Academy for Teaching Excellence sets course for faculty advancement

A new university certificate program -- Maroon Academy for Teaching Excellence -- is giving 30 early career and established teachers innovative course strategies and student engagement tools through a summer online learning experience. Ashley Vancil-Leap was selected to be a member of the University’s inaugural Maroon Academy on Teaching Excellence.

July 13, 2023
Social Work

Three MSU faculty members joining summer institute addressing health disparities

June 23, 2023
Department

Visiting Scholars Program sending MSU sociologist to Poland

Mississippi State sociology Associate Professor Rachel Allison, pictured at the bleachers at MSU’s soccer field, is a 2023 Visiting Scholar at the University of Gdańsk in Poland this summer, sharing her research on women’s soccer fans with scholars from across the globe. (Photo by Megan Bean).

May 25, 2023
Social Work

MSU’s Knowles provides insight, expertise for national social work licensing exams

A faculty member in Mississippi State’s Department of Sociology is addressing social work challenges as part of a task force charged with providing expertise and analysis for the field’s newest iteration of national licensing examinations.

May 23, 2023
Department

Nicole Rader quoted in PhillyVoice

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May 10, 2023
Social Work

MSU's Sociology Department Shines at Social Work Conference

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May 8, 2023