NEWS
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Recent News
Study: People in Economically Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Are Both Stuck, Rooted
New Georgia State research explains that residents may have more complex reasons for staying than previously thought.read more ❯
Georgia State University, City of Atlanta Partner On New Community Research Grant
A multidisciplinary research team led by the City of Atlanta and Georgia State University was recently announced as one of four statewide winners of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s 2023 Community Research Grant.read more ❯
Study: White, High-Income People More Likely to Move Farther from Family
Amy Spring's research highlights how race and income impact individuals’ decisions about whether to stay close to kin.read more ❯
When It Comes to Building a Hotel Empire, Davonne Reaves (B.S. '10) Has No Reservations
The award-winning hotel consultant and owner, author and travel trailblazer is thriving in an industry where Black women are rarely represented. read more ❯
In the Classroom: Students Learn About Inequality and Wealth
James Ainsworth, Associate Professor of Sociology, leads students through theoretical and applied analysis of complex social issues.read more ❯
Presidential Scholar Has Sights Set on Justice Career
Presidential Scholar Sa’Real McRae channeled her love of reading and her passion for social change into action in the summer of 2020 by forming a nonprofit organization called Restorative Reading. The grassroots organization collects books to donate to juvenile detention centers.read more ❯
Applied Sociology Colloquium Series: Informing Intervention with Intention
Applied Sociology Colloquium Series: Informing Intervention with Intention
by Dr. Brick Johnstone
October 28th, 2-3...read more ❯
Applied Sociology Colloquium Series: Social Determinants of Health and Data Collection with Hard to Reach and Hidden Populations
Applied Sociology Colloquium Series: Social Determinants of Health and Data Collection with Hard to Reach and Hidden Populations
by Dr. Jeffrey Lentz and Louise Palmer
September 30th, 2-3...read more ❯
Georgia State Graduate Helping Minorities in Tech Industry Through New Job at Microsoft
Mia Hawley is using her love of uplifting diverse communities to help her transition into her new role at one of the world's largest technology companies. read more ❯
Three Doctoral Students Selected for Health Policy Research Scholars Program
Khadijah Ameen, Tyler McCoy Gay and Keiwana Glover were recently named participants in the prestigious Health Policy Research Scholars program, which equips doctoral students with the skills to influence public policy and create a culture of health.read more ❯
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The Department of Sociology
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Department Chair
Dr. Erin Ruel
Department Specialist
Chantel DeLions
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Dr. Maura Ryan Bernales
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Dr. Deirdre Oakley
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Katie Acosta
Associate Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Daniel Pasciuti
Director of Online Sociology BA Program
Dr. Deirdre Oakley
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Department of Sociology
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Atlanta, GA 30303
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Department of Sociology
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Atlanta, GA 30302