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Apr 23, 2024

Advice from Seniors in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Advice from Seniors in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State University! Read more to hear about their unique stories. 

Apr 23, 2024

“Extra Special Buildings in NC State Students’ Hearts!”

NC State University is known for its spacious campus, spanning 2,100 acres between its Main and Centennial campuses. Founded in 1887, the university has continued to grow, with the student body increasing and the campus expanding. Even with such a large campus, there are certain spots that all students know and love like the Memorial Belltower,… 

Apr 23, 2024

“Where Successful Students Meet”: Professor-Recommended Resources

When students are in the depths of the semester, it can often be difficult to figure out what resources to seek out. They have lots of different classes and projects going on that they may need assistance with. NC State has numerous resources available to help with any number of situations. From papers, to tutoring, to… 

Apr 23, 2024

First Year Input on Life at NC State

First year students come to school not knowing what to expect, or where these next four years are going to take them. Career paths, social events, grad school, these will all be decided as the next adventures come to a head. How has this first year treated them and how do they plan on going… 

Apr 7, 2024

Spring 2024 Department Newsletter

Click here to access the Spring 2024 Department of Sociology and Anthropology Newsletter. Dear NC State Sociology and Anthropology Faculty, Students, Alumni, and Supporters It is an exciting and vibrant time to be in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State! This year we welcomed four new assistant professors and two new staff members to… 

Apr 4, 2024

Graduate Students Present at Annual Research Symposium

On April 3 2024, several Graduate Students from the department of Sociology and Anthropology presented their research at the 17th Annual Graduate Research Symposium. Included in Graduate Appreciation Week activities, Graduate Students from across campus come together to share ideas and knowledge in their various fields at the annual event. In order to be included… 

Apr 2, 2024

Dr. April Fernandes to Present at the Denver Law Review’s Annual Symposium

Associate Professor of Sociology, Dr. April Fernandes, has been invited to give a presentation at the Denver Law Review’s Annual Symposium, being held April 12-13. The annual event is hosted at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. Dr. Fernandes’s talk is entitled, “Perpetual Debt & Prison Pay-to-Stay,” and she will serve… 

Mar 25, 2024

Introducing the Fall 2024 Student Ambassador Team

The department's student ambassadors are a team of undergraduate student volunteers who help with student activities, new student recruitment and more. 

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. 

Mar 1, 2024

Black History Month – Celebrating Black Excellence in Our Department.

February is Black History Month, a contextually American occasion, where the accomplishments and achievements of Black people are celebrated. Once February has come and gone, we should still recognize the innovation and production that Black people have given globally.  I had the opportunity to interview Davion Washington Jr. and Professor of Sociology Marbella Hill for…