VSU Sociology

Congratulations to Isabella Woodley and Sheena Martin who both graduated with a MS in Sociology this May 2026! 🎉

Sociology and Anthropology faculty and 2026 graduates— please join us for a graduation party!
Friends and family are welcome!

Congratulations to Professor Storey and his wife, Professor Rebecca Storey, on their new addition ❤️

Welcome to the world Caroline Rose Storey, our newest Blazer Baby! 🔥👶

Born to proud parents Phillip & Rebecca Storey, this little one already has strong ties to Valdosta State University. Mom has been shaping young minds as a lecturer in Early Childhood Education at VSU since 2022, and now she’s beginning one of her most meaningful roles yet.

We’re proud to honor our partnership with VSU by highlighting born at SGMC Health. ❤️🖤

Got a future Blazer on the way? Share your story with us at the link in the comments!

We are so proud of all of our Sociology and Anthropology students who presented at the 32nd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium and at the Graduate Research Symposium. We are especially proud of our award winners!

Congratulations to Ezra Alvarez-Ricco, Sianna Knight, and Sidney Wilson.

The awardees are joined by Dr. Logan (Sociology) and Dr. Yankovskyy (Anthropology).

Congratulations to our MS Sociology December 2025 graduates— Juwan Douglas, Tocorra Macken, and Trinity Williams! 🔥

Kai T. Erikson, eminent sociologist and historian of disaster Kai T. Erikson, a beloved teacher and prominent figure on Yale’s campus for 45 years, died on Nov. 10.

Today is the LAST DAY to submit to present at the 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research! As a social science undergraduate researcher, presenting at NCUR presents an amazing opportunity to connect with students across the U.S. not only in your area of study, but in disciplines spanning the social sciences! Develop your communication skills, presentation skills, traveling skills, develop a network, and celebrate your research along the way!

LAST CHANCE! Apply by visiting cur.org/ncur

Council on Undergraduate Research

The deadline to submit for the National Council on Undergraduate Research conference is December 5th! VSU will provide financial support for students who have abstracts accepted to present at NCUR. Email Dr. Davidson, Undergraduate Research Council Chair, or Dr. Price, QEP Experiential Learning Coordinator, for more information!