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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.

Oct 25, 2023

Career Paths and Experiences of Sociology Majors

There is a wide array of careers for sociology majors. Assistant teaching professor of sociology Jim Yocom and sociology and anthropology student Alex Soto share their thoughts.

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.

a Black man and woman sit on either side of a playful Black toddler

Sep 29, 2023

How Racism Shapes Black Motherhood in the U.S.

A new study authored by assistant professor of sociology Mia Brantley, underscores how being a Black mother in the U.S. involves navigating aspects of parenthood that are explicitly tied to dealing with racism.

four young women of different races sit on a bench on a busy street.

Sep 19, 2023

How Education, Work and Motherhood Shape Women’s Life ‘Pathways’

The researchers, including associate professor of sociology Anna Manzoni, found seven “pathways” that illustrate the way major life events can have long-term ripple effects for women.

photo shows red and blue lights flashing atop a police car at night

Aug 22, 2023

Police Involvement May Hamstring Overdose Outreach Efforts

The study, co-authored by assistant professor of anthropology Jennifer Carroll, raises concerns that law enforcement’s involvement in post-overdose outreach efforts may undermine their effectiveness.

Sebastian Rios holds a white sign that reads "Juntos" in handwritten green letters and a red, black and white pennant that reads "Howling Success" in the other hand

May 2, 2023

Howling Success: Sebastian Rios

Criminology student Sebastian Rios has helped plan statewide and national conferences and more for NC State's Juntos program. He is also May's Howling Success!

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.

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.

A brick sidewalk/pathway in the middle of the court of North Carolina

Apr 25, 2023

WolfWebs – An Interview With Andrew Davis

Andrew Davis talks about his project, WolfWebs. Find out what Davis aims to achieve with WolfWebs in this interview with him.