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Nominations sought for SSSA Site Director and Program Director

San Antonio 2027 Annual Meeting

“Conflicts, Problems, Collective Solutions: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Social Challenges”

 

San Antonio 2027 Annual Meeting

San Antonio 2027 Hotel Information

San Antonio 2027 Call For Papers

From the 2026 Annual Meeting

SSSA Bylaws amendments adopted at Nashville 2026

View the 2026 online program here

2026 Pascal Ngoboka Student Travel Grants

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A Special Tribute to former SSSA President
Joe Stewart

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Anthropology
Economics
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International Studies
Political Science
Social Work
Sociology
Women's & Gender Studies

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Nominations sought for SSSA Site Director and Program Director

We seek nominations of SSSA members for Chair of the Site Policy Committee (i.e. Site Director) and General Program Director, both of which positions are vacant. Nominations will be accepted through the end of the ...
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Sociology Affiliate conducting fundraiser during SSSA 2026

The Southwestern Sociology Association is conducting a online fundraiser for their Minority Fellowship during the SSSA 2026 Annual Meeting. Among the items up for bids is a STATA license. To bid, go to https://givebutter.com/c/ssa-2026. Good luck!
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