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Mar 6, 2024

What Drives ‘Drug-Induced Homicide’ Prosecutions in North Carolina?

A new study co-authored by Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Carroll finds the desire to reduce overdose deaths is spurring DIH prosecutions. However, the evidence suggests it may be harming public health. 

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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. 

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Nov 20, 2023

Why the COVID Pandemic Hit Non-White Americans the Hardest

There was a stark difference in the percentage of non-white Americans who died in the first year of the COVID pandemic compared to white Americans. A new book authored and co-edited by professor of sociology Melvin Thomas explains why. 

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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. 

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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. 

Apr 25, 2023

How You Can Take Advantage of the Office of Undergraduate Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research offers opportunities for undergraduates to become involved with research happening on campus. 

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Sep 29, 2021

On The (Job) Hunt

Human resources professionals are tracking your online and social media presence. Think you know what they’re looking for? Take our quiz designed by sociology professor Steve McDonald. 

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Nov 12, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Nora Haenn

We caught up with anthropology and international studies professor Nora Haenn to learn more about her book "Marriage After Migration." 

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Oct 27, 2020

Food Security in Raleigh: Applying What I Learned in the Classroom

Anthropology major Shelby Feirstein interviews professor Sarah Bowen to get an inside look at food security — and to learn how academics and the real world intersect.