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Feb 12, 2024

Graduate Student Presents Research at the Western Society of Criminology Conference

Laura Murray, 4th year Ph.D. student in Sociology, traveled to Long Beach, California to present her research at the 2024 Western Society of Criminology’s annual conference. The WSC is a regional professional society “devoted to the scientific study of crime. The society attracts scholars, students, government officials, and practitioners from both the public and private…

Jan 25, 2024

Graduate Student, Bec Stargel, Wins 2024 Conference of Southern Graduate Schools’ Master’s Thesis Award

Bec Stargel, a NCSU Graduate student in Sociology, is the recipient of the 2024 Conference of Southern Graduate Schools' (CSGS) Master's Thesis Award.

Nov 27, 2023

Celebrating our Graduating Student Ambassador

My name is Madeline Bain, and I am graduating this December with a degree in criminology, as well as minors in forensic science and psychology. These past four years at NC State have been nothing but incredibly exciting and rewarding. The experiences I have gained during my time here have shaped me into the person…

Nov 27, 2023

New Opportunities for Department of Sociology and Anthropology Student Ambassadors

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology student ambassador program began in February of 2020. Founded by Stephanie Jares, Director of Advising for the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the program has continued to grow across the past several semesters– sponsoring events such as the ‘Howlentines Hangout’ and the Alumni Panels– along with connecting students within…

Nov 27, 2023

Wolfpack CHASS  Student  Highlight: Esports, Sociology, and Lilibet Lopez

As a fast-growing recreational and competitive activity, Esports are always being talked about nationally and globally, and the people who are part of it are very passionate about what they do. This form of entertainment and competition consists of individuals playing their favorite video games, in which they are highly skilled, and going against other…

Nov 27, 2023

Meet our Transfer Students!

Every academic year, NC State receives more than 1,000 transfer students from all over the nation and overseas. These students come to NC State looking to receive one of the best public educations in the country and become a part of the Wolfpack. Many of them go to community college in-state and receive their transfer…

Nov 27, 2023

Exploring the World of an Anthropology Major!

Anthropology is understood by many as studying rocks and dinosaurs in hot deserts like Indiana Jones, but what if Anthropology is more than that? Of course archaeology is important to the study of Anthropology, but what if I told you that there are three main subfields of Anthropology that you can focus on here at…

Nov 27, 2023

MORE THAN LIGHTING IT RED: THE STORY OF THE BELL TOWER

Most people know the Bell Tower as a symbol of NC State. It is an iconic emblem, especially after a game when we “Light it Red.” But the meaning and history of the Bell Tower goes far beyond this tradition.  The resident expert on all things Bell Tower is Dr. Tom Stafford -as in Stafford…

Nov 27, 2023

An Interview with College of Humanities and Social Sciences counselor, Jenn Archer.

The term “resources” mean different things for different people. Resources can be food, shelter, and access to basic necessities. Resources can also be the writing center, counseling center, career development, financial wellness, and other resources that better someone’s educational reach. NC State offers all of these resources and more to its students, however access to…

Nov 13, 2023

Information Session: Ph.D. in Sociology

Join the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University on December 5th at 5:00 PM for a Zoom Information Session focused on the Doctoral Degree in Sociology.  Dr. Michaela DeSoucey, Director of the Graduate Program, will host this session, alongside Graduate Academic Advising Coordinator, Shayna Baker. We are excited to meet prospective students and…