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Mar 1, 2024

Introducing the Department of Sociology and Anthropology’s New Department Head: Dr. Andrea Leverentz

Department heads are responsible for supporting  their department as educational units by helping to hire faculty, curriculum development, budgeting, student advising, and numerous other administrative functions. These responsibilities are necessary in ensuring that students receive a specially curated, best possible education at the University they attend.  The Department of Sociology and Anthropology recently welcomed our… 

Mar 1, 2024

Lessons Learned from Seniors Who Want to Help Students Enjoy the Ride!

Many students find themselves getting overwhelmed in college. Between classes, studying, and going through big life changes, it can all be a lot to deal with. It can be really easy to get stuck in a rut. The idea of several years spent studying and taking classes can seem stressful, and the end goal of… 

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… 

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 Research… 

Feb 12, 2024

Catch up with a Libraries student scholarship awardee: Nick Tobin

The sophomore Criminology major hopes to follow his father into public service on a police force. 

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… 

Feb 12, 2024

Studying the Impact of U.S. Penal System ‘Pay-to-Stay’ Policies

Until now, little research has been done on the impact these policies have on incarcerated people, their families, and their communities. Associate Professor of Sociology April Fernandes is co-leading a team that will analyze the policies. 

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 I… 

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…