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Sep 24, 2021

Confronting Food Insecurity at NC State

What can faculty, staff and students do to help eliminate food insecurity on our campus? Sociology professor Sarah Bowen weighs in. 

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Sep 24, 2021

Research Spotlight: John Millhauser

Anthropology professor John Millhauser's research focuses on the people who lived in the Aztec and Spanish empires in Mexico.   

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Sep 23, 2021

Student Deadlines, Events and Updates

Stay informed by reviewing upcoming events and academic deadlines. 

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Sep 1, 2021

One Way Some Drug Prosecutions May Be Hurting Public Health

A new study suggests “drug-induced homicide” laws can exacerbate public health problems. 

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Aug 25, 2021

Our Department Mourns the Passing of Dr. Charles R. Tittle

Charles R Tittle, Emeritus Faculty of Sociology and renowned criminologist, passed away on May 6, 2021. 

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Aug 3, 2021

Views on School Assignments, Diversity Are Similar – Even in Cities with Segregated Schools

NC State sociologists explore the views of adults in five Southern cities. 

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May 18, 2021

We Mourn the Loss of Dr. Sinikka Elliott

We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Dr. Sinikka Elliott -- a brilliant scholar, exceptional teacher, generous mentor and kind-hearted friend to many in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and beyond. 

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Apr 30, 2021

Support for Students: A List of Helpful Resources From Student Ambassadors

Between the ongoing pandemic, online classes, finals week and everything else, we could all use some support. Fortunately, the NC State campus community has us covered in many ways. 

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Apr 30, 2021

Meet Jennifer Carroll, Medical Anthropologist

Jennifer Carroll's research interests investigate how drug policy impacts real people. 

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Apr 30, 2021

Double the Learning, But Double the Fun: Double Majoring in Anthropology and Criminology

Senior Brianna Johnson explains the perks of double majoring in anthropology and criminology.