MSU Sociology Professor Emeritus Jualynne Dodson receives Lifetime Achievement Award

November 4, 2025

MSU Professor Emeritus Jualynne Dodson has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Association for the Study of Worldwide African Diaspora. Congratulations, Dr. Dodson!

The Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (ASWAD) is a not-for-profit, tax deductible organization of international scholars seeking to further our understanding of Africa and the African Diaspora, that is, the dispersal of people of African descent throughout the world. Through the examination of history, dance, anthropology, literature, women's studies, education, geology, political science, sociology, language, art, music, film, theater, biology, photography, etc., we seek to share the most recent research both within and across disciplinary and other conventional boundaries. We seek to do this by way of conferences and symposia held periodically, as well as through publications. In addition, we look for ways to share our work with students and the general community.