CCU Sociology

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 South Carolina Creative Sociology Writing Competition! Students from across the state submitted short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction exploring this year’s theme, 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 & 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. Winners receive prize money and the opportunity to publish their work in Waccamaw: A Journal of Contemporary Literature.

Thank you to our sponsors, South Carolina Arts Commission and Communal Pen, for supporting this year's competition.

Congratulations, Dr. Madigan and Dr. Richards-Karamarkovich!

Thank you for all that you to support our students, faculty, and staff!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our amazing team! 🎉

Your hard work, organization, and dedication keep everything running seamlessly — and we appreciate you more than words can say. 💙

Join us in celebrating these incredible professionals today!

🚨 South Carolina Creative Sociology Writing Competition is now open!

Undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline are invited to submit short fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction that blends The Sociological Imagination with the power of creative writing and explores the theme Roots & Routes.

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st: $500
🥈 2nd: $300
🥉 3rd: $200

📅 Deadline: April 1, 2026
📘 Submission Guidelines: https://www.coastal.edu/soc/creativesoc

This year's South Carolina Creative Sociology Writing Competition is live! Winners receive prize money and have an opportunity to publish their work. Scan the QR code on the flyer below for more information about this year's theme and submission process.

🚨 South Carolina Creative Sociology Writing Competition is now open!

Undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline are invited to submit short fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction that blends The Sociological Imagination with the power of creative writing and explores the theme Roots & Routes.

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st: $500
🥈 2nd: $300
🥉 3rd: $200

📅 Deadline: April 1, 2026
📘 Submission Guidelines: https://www.coastal.edu/soc/creativesoc

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Dr. David Criger for being honored with a Chauncey's Champion Award! He has been recognized for his deep care and compassion for helping students, providing them with assurance and guidance through actively listening and going above and beyond to work with them toward achieving their goals. Congratulations, Dr. Criger and thank you for your continued service to our students!

Mark your calendars for this Wednesday from 6-8pm for a panel on community harm reduction with Sociology professor Dr. Jennifer Schlosser, the CEO of FyreBird Recovery A'zhane Powell, and the owner of Fresh Brewed Coffee House Kate Curran! This even is hosted by the amazing students in the CCU Social Justice Club!

Thrilled to see this presentation by Ansha Wilds, former CCU Sociology student and current sociology professor at Central Piedmont Community College, at the Southern Sociological Society annual meeting. She her co-author presented their work, From CRT to LGBT: Teaching Sociology in an Anti-DEI Era. Awesome work, Ansha!