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Sep 13, 2024

Introducing the Fall 2024 Student Ambassador Team

The department's student ambassadors are a team of undergraduate student volunteers who help with student activities, new student recruitment and more. 

Aug 28, 2024

Study Raises Concerns About Residential Opioid Treatment Providers in N.C.

Only 12% of organizations that claim to provide residential opioid substance use services in N.C. were licensed by the state to provide residential substance use treatment. Associate Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Carroll explains the research. 

Jul 22, 2024

Even in ‘Care Work,’ Women Face Lower Wages if They Have Kids

Mothers get paid less than either men or women without children, even in fields that are traditionally thought of as being “women’s work.” We discussed the research with co-author and professor of sociology Anna Manzoni. 

Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Mia Brantley Named to CCF’s 2024 Early Career Scholars

Congratulations to Dr. Mia Brantley, who was named a 2024 Early Career Scholar for the Council of Contemporary Families (CCF). CCF’s Frank F. Furstenberg Early Career Scholars Program provides processional development opportunities to scholars whose research centers around the American family. https://sites.utexas.edu/contemporaryfamilies/early-career-scholars-program/ “Mia Brantley (@_MiaBrantley) is currently an Assistant Professor of Sociology at North Carolina State… 

Jul 1, 2024

Sociology Graduate Student Publication News

Congratulations to the following Ph.D. in Sociology Graduate students on their recently scholarly endeavors! Lindy Olive – 3rd Year Ph.D. Student Abstract In 2018, a “Blue Apron type” meal kit for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was announced. Like many food initiatives, there was no input from the intended audience. In contrast, we used… 

Jun 20, 2024

8 Faculty Members Named 2024-25 Fulbright Scholars

This year’s cohort will study methods to mitigate wildfires and educate the public about nuclear energy, among other academic and research pursuits around the world. 

Apr 29, 2024

Defining the Moments

Olivia Ball is graduating from NC State feeling like a much different person from who she was when she started. This transformation isn’t the result of one big change but a series of opportunities — including support from professors and donors — that have helped her grow along the way. 

Apr 23, 2024

Farewell to our Graduating Ambassadors!

Advice from Seniors in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State University! Read more to hear about their unique stories. 

Apr 23, 2024

“Extra Special Buildings in NC State Students’ Hearts!”

NC State University is known for its spacious campus, spanning 2,100 acres between its Main and Centennial campuses. Founded in 1887, the university has continued to grow, with the student body increasing and the campus expanding. Even with such a large campus, there are certain spots that all students know and love like the Memorial Belltower,… 

Apr 23, 2024

“Where Successful Students Meet”: Professor-Recommended Resources

When students are in the depths of the semester, it can often be difficult to figure out what resources to seek out. They have lots of different classes and projects going on that they may need assistance with. NC State has numerous resources available to help with any number of situations. From papers, to tutoring, to…