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News articles from 2021
‘These Were Haunting Events’: Researchers Study Migrant Precarity During Pandemic in US, India
MSU Sociology Professor Steven Gold publishes new book on Jewish migration
Dr. stef shuster awarded a HARP grant
MSU Department of Sociology Statement on the Events of January 6, 2021
Diversity Spotlight: Dr. Philip Hart
A remedy for COVID-19 learning loss?
MSU, College of Social Science remembers former trustee Barbara Sawyer-Koch
Dr. Monique Kelly hired as new MSU SOC Assistant Professor
MSU Sociology Supports the Asian American Community
Trans Visibility Day Statement from MSU Sociology
Jihan Mohammed wins Best Graduate Paper Award
MSU Sociology Associate Professor Awarded a Fulbright Fellowship
MSU Sociology undergraduate Carrie Nielsen wins all-university excellence award
MSU Sociology Outstanding Senior: Daisy Genson
The intersection of race, gender and marital loss in predicting dementia risk
MSU Sociology PhD student Mark Suchyta earns College Graduate Teaching Award
Faculty voice: Starting the dialogue
Dr. Monique Kelly awarded a Partnership for Innovative Research in Africa Grant
Doctors treating trans youth grapple with uncertainty, lack of training
Dr. Soma Chaudhuri named Sociology Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator
Reclaiming Space: The Narratives of Female Doctoral Students of Color
Diversity Champion: Dr. Stephanie Nawyn
Dr. Jennifer Carrera wins the Practice & Outreach Award
Health disadvantages of LGB communities increase among younger generations
The widespread and unjust drinking water and clean water crisis in the United States
Dr. Xuefei Ren selected as a Public Intellectuals Program VII Fellow
Diversity Spotlight: Anthony Ianni
Dr. stef shuster wins the Donald W. Light Award for Applied or Public Practice of Medical Sociology
From Michigan to Yerevan: a photo journey through street art
MSU Sociology welcomes PhD student Sam Safford
MSU Sociology welcomes PhD student Hannah Pierson
MSU Sociology welcomes PhD student Drew Kirks-Cler
Dr. Hui Liu accepts position as MSU Sociology Graduate Program Director
MSU Sociology PhD students awarded dissertation completion fellowships
American religious groups have a history of resettling refugees – including Afghans
Same-Sex Couples and Cognitive Impairment: Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study
Dr. Xuefei Ren has been selected as a fellow for the India China Institute of the New School
Wealthy people are both the cause and the solution to climate change
MSU Sociology alum and emeritus professor publish a new book focusing on aging in rural Japan
Plumbing Poverty: Dr. Stephen Gasteyer on the lack of basic indoor plumbing in the U.S.
Sarah Prior named Undergraduate Program Director
Diversity Spotlight: Dr. Cameron Whitley
AART Anniversary Symposium celebrates 25 years of African Religious Diaspora Research
MSU Sociology Chair Aaron McCright named top cited research for third year in a row
Thirsty cities need a human/nature infrastructure combo
Kayleigh Ward receives 2022 Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement Scholarship
Two new Animal Studies publications are now available
Contradictions Between Pledges, Declarations, and Action at COP26
MSU Sociology Professor Steve Gold wins Outstanding Academic Title award
MSU Sociology Professor Zhenmei Zhang shares her expertise on elder abuse with WalletHub
Dr. Stephen Gasteyer receives USDA grant to study rural water, sewer infrastructure
MSU Sociology's Dr. Linda Kalof and alum Dr. Cameron Whitley win Distinguished Article Award
MSU Sociology PhD student Lalaki Awudu wins GenCen Fellowship
Dr. Isabel Ayala publishes methods to deal with microaggressions
Dr. Jennifer Carrera wins the Practice & Outreach Award
News articles from 2020
Dr. Larry Busch, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, has died at age 74
Dr. Denton "Spud" Morrison, Sociology Professor Emeritus, has died
MSU Sociology/ Animal Studies dominate latest HER issue
Dr. Barbara Schneider named top influencer in education policy
Sociology PhD Alum Wins ASA Award
Dr. Barbara Schneider's latest book shows engaged learning works
Dr. stef shuster discusses the role of transgender studies in the wider world of sociology
Meet Sociology's Newest Assistant Professor Molly Copeland
2020 Research Symposium Call for Presenters
The Quarantine of a Megacity: China’s Struggle Over the Coronavirus Epidemic
Dr. Denton Morrison (1932-2019) shares his life story
Dr. Xuefei Ren receives HARP grant to study urban redevelopment
Regan Kania promoted to Senior Academic Specialist
Sociology Faculty and Students Awards announced
Toxic Masculinity is Bad for Men
An Update from the Department of Sociology in relation to the Coronavirus
Sociology Offering Summer Online Courses
Images from the 2020 Health, Medicine and Society Forum
SOC PhD student Kayleigh Ward shared her experiences researching in Japan
MSU sociologists discover “loneliness gap” for older LGB Americans in midst of COVID-19 isolation
Sociology PhD student Inna Mirzoyan receives a Fulbright Award to study in Armenia
Sociology PhD alumnus featured on PBS NewsMakers
Ning Hsieh: Addressing gaps in LGBTQ+ healthcare
We Must Heal Our Nation's Poisoned Soul
MSU Sociology PhD alumni have new publications
What's different about this movement against police brutality
Dr. stef shuster: Uniting STEM and social science for the LGBTQ+ community
Dr. Sandy Marquart-Pyatt wins ASA ESS Teaching and Mentorship Award
MSU alumnus advocates solutions-oriented approach to fighting racism and promoting social justice
MSU Sociology improves in global ranking
$1M grant from Luce Foundation launches interdisciplinary program on Mekong sustainability
Dr. Sarah Prior publishes new article in Violence Against Women
Dr. Carl Taylor named Diversity Champion
A Welcome Message from Chair Aaron McCright
Sociology Experts Available to Discuss the Election
The connection between human health & wildlife trade and consumption
NSF grant to help power and empower those off grid
Dr. stef shuster named Diversity Champion
The Importance of International Graduate Students to MSU Sociology
Examining Race in Jamaica: How Racial Category and Skin Color Structure Social Inequality
Iraqi Kurds: The dream of nation state
Lesbian, gay, bisexual communities more at-risk for dementia, study finds
Sociology PhD student finds that sense of place matters in energy development