Texas A&M Sociology

Our department helps students prepare for careers in research and teaching in higher education, research, & policy development in private and public sectors.

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Congratulations to Dr. Theresa Morris on receiving the 2026 Eastern Sociological Society Merit Award! Recognized for a lifetime of scholarly contributions, her research on gender, reproduction, and healthcare policy continues to shape both academic and public conversations. 👏

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Congratulations to Dr. James Baldwin, our 2025 alumnus and Assistant Professor at Prairie View A&M University!

His article, “Proximity without equity? Racialized housing organizations and the 15-minute city" reminds us that proximity alone doesn’t guarantee equity.

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Congratulations to Imge Dogan, recipient of the Jane Sell Graduate Fellowship! The fellowship will support Imge’s dissertation research on how adolescents perceive family disruption and how those perceptions shape coping and delinquent behavior.

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✨ Huge congratulations to our current and former students Amber Crowell, Luna Chandna, and Nereyda Ortiz Osejo on their co-authored article with the late Dr. Mark Fossett, now published in Demography, the top journal in the field.

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🎉 Congratulations to Michelle Ochoa Treviño 👏✨

This semester-long fellowship supports innovative, community-engaged humanities research, and Michelle’s work exemplifies that mission.

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🎉 Congratulations to Jaqueline Mendez

This highly competitive fellowship supports outstanding humanities research by providing graduate students a semester in residence at the Glasscock Center to focus on writing their doctoral dissertations.

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Congratulations to all 74 graduates!🎓

We are so proud of each of you and all you’ve accomplished.

Click the link to watch a graduation video prepared in celebration of this milestone: https://t.co/3vogGgx45A

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Dr. Jonathan Reid, with Ling Ren and Yujin Kim, published “Police officers’ perceptions of drug-induced homicide laws” in Police Practice and Research. The study examines Texas officers’ views on DIH laws and their policy implications amid the opioid crisis.
👏Congrats, Dr. Reid!

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Huge congratulations to Elisângela🎉
She will head to Bahia, Brazil to work with a Quilombo community for her dissertation. Her research on identity, resistance, and racial counter-framing will bring vital insight to these historically powerful communities.
We’re cheering you on!

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TAMU Sociology students took on Downtown Bryan for a First Friday scavenger hunt built around teamwork, community, and local businesses. Congrats to our 2025 champions: Carli Copell, Claire Anderson & Madison Adams! 🏆✨

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Dr. Mary Campbell was recognized at the College of Arts and Sciences Investiture Ceremony as the newly appointed Susanne M. and Melbern G. Glasscock ’59 Endowed Chair in Arts and Sciences. This prestigious honor reflects her outstanding scholarship and teaching. Congrats!!

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Congrats to Dr. Katherine Maich on her new book Bringing Law Home (Stanford University Press)!

Her research spans Lima and NYC, uncovering how domestic workers navigate law, labor, and inequality.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/qZEq2ps2X5

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🎓✨ On October 23rd, the Department of Sociology and the Sociology Students Association hosted our Sociology Career Panel, welcoming nearly 60 undergraduate majors!

We were thrilled to feature four incredible former students from our Texas A&M Sociology community!!

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📢 Congrats Dr. Luna Chandna!

Her award-winning paper was praised for its clarity, innovative use of multiple data sources, and original contributions to understanding racial identification dynamics.

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📣 📣 Happening tonight! 📣📣

Join us for the Sociology Career Panel hosted by the Texas A&M Sociology Club.

Hear from incredible Sociology alumni as they share their career journeys and advice for future Aggies!

#TAMUSociology #CareerPanel

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Congrats to Rhiannon Powers! 🎉🎉

As Graduate Representative, Rhiannon will help foster graduate student engagement, shape conference programming, and strengthen the SSA’s commitment to supporting emerging scholars.

#TAMUSociology #SSA #AggiePride

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The Department of Sociology held its inaugural Flash Talk event this September, showcasing the incredible breadth of research within our community.
Congratulations to all the presenters and a special thank you to the Colloquium Committee, for organizing such a dynamic event!

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🎓👏 Congratulations to Daniel Mullins on successfully defending his dissertation proposal! His research reveals how emotion and status shape our decisions to stand firm or conform in groups

Congratulations, Daniel! We’re proud of you! 🎉🎉

#TAMUSociology #DissertationDefense

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A huge congratulations to Dr. Heili Pals and Dr. Fizza Raza on their feature in the College of Arts and Sciences spotlight! 👏👏

🔗 Read the full article here: https://t.co/NeNpn3Nxat

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Thank you, Dr. Sell! Her generosity embodies the true Aggie Spirit and ensures that tomorrow’s scholars have the resources they need to pursue their passions and guide future generations.

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