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Professor Laura Carpenter recognized as part of Celebrating Learning: Student-Led Stories of Teaching Impact
Oct. 6, 2026—Professor Laura Carpenter is being recognized for her teaching as part of Celebrating Learning: Student-Led Stories of Teaching Impact, sponsored by Teaching@Vanderbilt. Professor Carpenter was nominated by her student for this recognition. Celebrating Learning recognizes the faculty members and teaching experiences that have made a meaningful difference in students’ learning.
Professor Whitney Frierson recognized as part of Celebrating Learning: Student-Led Stories of Teaching Impact
Oct. 5, 2026—Professor Whitney Frierson is being recognized for her teaching as part of Celebrating Learning: Student-Led Stories of Teaching Impact, sponsored by Teaching@Vanderbilt. Professor Frierson was nominated by her students for this recognition. Celebrating Learning recognizes the faculty members and teaching experiences that have made a meaningful difference in students’ learning.
Sociology Speaker Series: “What’s on? Class, place, and space in the production, representation, and reception of culture”
Sep. 22, 2026—Sociology Speaker Series What’s on? Class, place, and space in the production, representation, and reception of culture Dave O’Brien, Ph.D. Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries The University of Manchester-England Tuesday, October 6 at 12:00 PM in Garland 334
Professor Shaul Kelner named finalist for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature
Aug. 10, 2026—Congratulations to Professor Shaul Kelner on being a finalist for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for his book A Cold War Exodus: How American Activists Mobilized to Free Soviet Jews. See more here!
Sociology Speaker Series: “Resistance at the Frontline? Occupational Activism among Local Government Officials in the United States”
Aug. 3, 2026—Sociology Speaker Series Resistance at the Frontline? Occupational Activism among Local Government Officials in the United States Jonathan S. Coley, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Sociology & Graduate Program Director Oklahoma State University Friday, September 4 at 12:15 PM in Garland 334
Professor Bianca Manago named 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellow
Jun. 24, 2026—Professor Bianca Manago has been named a 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellow. Congratulations to Bianca on this achievement!
Graduate Student Zhe Zhang Receives SALC Section Award from ASA
Jun. 16, 2026—Graduate student Zhe Zhang recently received a section award from the American Sociological Association (ASA): the Graduate Student Travel Award from the Sociology of Aging and the Life Course (SALC) Section. He will be recognized during the SALC Business Meeting at the ASA Annual Meeting this August in New York City. Congratulations!
Ethel Mickey, Ph.D. (Class of 2012) Publishes Book: Networking to Nowhere: How Gender Inequality Persists in Tech
Jun. 5, 2026—Dr. Ethel Mickey, a Sociology Undergraduate from the Class of 2012, has published a book titled: Networking to Nowhere: How Gender Inequality Persists in Tech (University of California Press). Ethel is currently an Assistant Professor at California State University at San Bernardino. According to Adia Harvey Wingfield, sociologist and former President of the American Sociological Association: “Networking...
Graduate Student Alyssa Davis awarded 2026 Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
Jun. 3, 2026—Alyssa Davis has been awarded Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Assistant for the 2026 Graduate Student Teaching Awards in the College of Arts & Sciences. Congratulations Alyssa!
Graduate Student Blake Powell wins poster award at annual PAA conference
May. 11, 2026—Congratulations to Sociology graduate student Blake Powell for winning a poster award at the 2026 PAA conference!