Welcome to the Southwestern Social Science Association!

Founded in 1919, we are the oldest interdisciplinary social-science association in the United States, bringing together professionals and students in the spirit of collaboration. Join us! Present your work!

Attention:

The Thursday Reception (4 PM) has been moved to the 4th Floor, Registration Area in front of the Summit Ballrooms

Proposed Bylaws Amendments for Nashvillle 2026

Our Call for Papers for the Nashville 2026 Annual Meeting

View the preliminary program here

Nashville 2026 Hotel Information

Click here to register for Nashville 2026

Pascal Ngoboka Student Travel Grants

Video of SSSA Las Vegas 2025 Presidential Plenary Keynote Address, Dr. Steve Fish

Revisit Memories from the Las Vegas 2025 Annual Meeting

Download the Final 2025 Annual Meeting Program

Onlne version of the Preliminary 2025 Annual Meeting Program

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A Special Tribute to former SSSA President
Joe Stewart

Our Affiliates

Anthropology

Economics

History

International Studies

Political Science

Social Work

Sociology

Women's & Gender Studies

News & Events Past Stories

Sociology Affiliate conducting fundraiser during SSSA 2026

April 2, 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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Sociology affiliate seeks award nominations

February 18, 2026

The Southwestern Sociology Association is seeking nominations for its service and paper awards for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Awards include: The Norma Williams Distinguished Service Award Outstanding Published Paper Award The Robert Beckley Award for Outstanding ...
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