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Department of Sociology

Understanding society through research, equity, and real-world impact

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A monthly opportunity for students to interact with faculty & each other in an informal setting to engage in conversations ranging from career paths to opportunities to enhance your academic journey.

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Promotion for Dr. Carrie Shandra!

We are excited to share that Professor Carrie Shandra has officially been promoted to Full Professor! Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved promotion and recognition of her outstanding scholarship, teaching, and service!!

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Undergraduate Spotlight!

Alex is a senior and recipient of the URECA REACT Spring Research Award, a $2,500 grant supporting research on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks. After completing a semester abroad at Sciences Po, he brings a comparative, cross-national perspective to his honors thesis on ESG frameworks across countries, which he will present in April 2026. His interests focus on the intersection of sociology and economics using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

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Graduate Student Spotlight!

Congratulations to our Ph.D. student, Andy Collins! He has received an acceptance from Sociology Compass for his outstanding, sole-authored manuscript, “Fractured or Reconfigured? A Review of the Debate on U.S. Corporate Elite Unity.” Andy’s manuscript reviews, synthesizes, and critiques the competing perspectives on continued corporate dominance in the U.S. and offers insightful suggestions for future research.

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Maybe she just had a shell day?

Associate Professor, Rebekah Burroway, was recently interviewed by HuffPost for the article “Gen Z Women Are Less Likely to Put on Makeup Every Day — And Guess Who Has an Issue With That?” In the piece, Burroway discusses shifting beauty norms among Gen Z women, noting that younger generations are rethinking traditional beauty practices and increasingly prioritizing skincare and a more natural aesthetic. Article linked in Bio!

READ ARTICLE HERE!
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Congratulations!

Huge congrats to Hao Lin for receiving the Stony Brook Foundation Board of Trustees Dissertation Completion Endowed Fellowship! This prestigious award from the Graduate School will help Hao finish her dissertation.

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Congratulations Kelly!

Exciting news! Kelly Haller, our amazing Academic Programs Coordinator, has been granted Permanent Appointment at SUNY Stony Brook! This honor, awarded by the SUNY Chancellor, recognizes Kelly’s outstanding contributions and lasting impact on the University. From supporting students to digitizing records, leading assessments, and growing our alumni community, Kelly’s dedication, precision, and compassion make her truly invaluable. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement! Kelly has also has been awarded the 2026 Excellence in Educational Effectiveness Award. The Award recognizes members of the campus community who demonstrate a commitment to best practices in academic assessment and use assessment results to drive programmatic excellence!

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