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Department Newsletter

Mar 1, 2024

Engaging the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Community

We are excited to share with you the latest news and updates from your own Sociology and Anthropology Student Ambassadors! The Student Ambassadors are a group of undergraduate students who assist with student recruitment, mentoring, and involvement. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we want to ensure that we are engaging with…
Photograph of the Bell Tower on a blue sunny day

Mar 1, 2024

Undergraduate Research Opportunities at NC State and in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology!

Many great achievements have come from undergraduate research here at NC State. 14 students were selected to present their research at the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research and 1 student was able to present their research at the World Congress on Undergraduate Research. 43 students presented at the 2022 State of North Carolina Undergraduate…

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.

A student walks up the stairs of the 1911 Building

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…
student examines bone in lab

Oct 25, 2023

Class Recommendations for Upcoming Spring Registration From Our Students

Department of Sociology and Anthropology students give class recommendations for their peers.
The 1911 building on the Court of North Carolina.

Oct 25, 2023

CHASS New Student Welcome Week – Meet Our New Students!

New students share their thoughts about why they chose NC State and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Students stroll through the Court of North Carolina on a warm spring afternoon with pollen falling in the foreground and Poe Hall in the background. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Oct 23, 2023

Looking Ahead: Alternative Service Break

The Alternative Service Break program allows students to travel abroad or domestically to engage with different cultures and communities in need.
graduate poses for photos on Court of NC

Apr 27, 2023

Celebrating Our Student Ambassadors

Seniors Samantha Aiken, Kilye Hucks and Soliyana Zemenfes reflect on their time in the Student Ambassador Program as well as their post-graduation plans.
NC State's Court of North Carolina

Apr 26, 2023

Inside NC State’s Mental Health Resources

Director of prevention services Angel Bowers sat down with sociology student Alan Ramirez for a discussion about the mental health resources available to students.