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May 14, 2020Sociology Professor Selected to Receive “Achievements in Climate and Inclusion” Award
Dr. Mary Campbell has been named a recipient of the College of Liberal Arts “Achievements in Climate and Inclusion” (ACI) Award for 2020. This award recognizes those who regularly engage in service activities designed to encourage and facilitate a more inclusive and welcoming climate for all. Learn more about this award and previous recipients here: […]
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May 6, 2020Sociology Administrative Coordinator Received President’s Meritorious Service Award
Marisa Winking, Administrative Coordinator of the Sociology Department, received the President’s Meritorious Service Award, recognizing her commendable service to the Texas A&M University. Learn more about this award by visiting https://today.tamu.edu/2020/05/05/president-young-announces-2020-meritorious-service-award-recipients/
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April 22, 2020Texas A&M Distinguished Dissertation Award
Dr. Katherine Anne Calle Willyard, a recent Sociology Ph.D. graduate, was honored with a Distinguished Dissertation Award from Texas A&M’s Office of Graduate and Professional Studies this year. This honor is bestowed upon only a select few each year across the entire university and recognizes dissertations that have made a significant and impactful contribution to […]
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January 21, 2019Closing the Gap
Sociology professor Joe Feagin was recently awarded the Award for Public Understanding of Sociology from American Sociological Association (ASA) for continuing the work of understanding and countering racism.
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June 13, 2018Professor Reuben May Named ‘Piper Professor’
Every year, the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation names ten Piper Professors in recognition for their superior teaching at Texas higher education institutions. This year Reuben A. Buford May, a Presidential Professor in sociology, was one of the select few. “I see it as a very high honor and it’s wonderful to be thought of at […]
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March 8, 2017
Why Study Sociology?
Sociology studies the development, structure, and processes of human society, which prepares for a lifetime of change by developing an appreciation of diversity, love of learning, writing and study skills. Students who study sociology are generally interested in human behavior, the human condition, and social justice.