2025 Indigenous Peoples’ Social Justice Award

At the 2025 Annual Meeting, SSSP presented the Indigenous Peoples’ Social Justice Award and contributed $2,500 to the Chi-Nations Youth Council in support of their work. Learn more.

09/18/2025, 08:43 AM

Congratulations to the Award, Fellowship, and Scholarship Winners

We proudly recognize the recipients of the 2025 Awards, Fellowship, and Scholarship! These outstanding individuals and organizations exemplify the active pursuit of critical, scientific, and humanistic approaches to the study of vital social problems. They are exceptional scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students whose accomplishments strengthen our community.

View the full list of the 2025 winners.

09/17/2025, 10:26 AM

Virtual Webinar: Navigating the Job Market

Join us for this virtual event featuring panelists from diverse institutions in both academic and applied positions. Learn their strategies, gain practical advice, and bring your questions for them to answer! Register here.

Monday, September 15
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Sponsored by the SSSP Membership & Outreach Committee

09/11/2025, 08:38 AM

2025 Annual Meeting Slideshow

Thank you for making the 2025 Annual Meeting a success! The slideshow of photos captured during our time in Chicago is now available. We hope you enjoy reminiscing on our time together and we look forward to seeing everyone in New York City next year.

09/10/2025, 11:07 AM

Final Call for Nominations – 2026 General Election (nomination deadline 9/12)

This is our final call for nominations for the 2026 General Election. We invite you to submit an online nomination form to help ensure a diverse, representative, and dynamic slate of candidates. Self-nominations are strongly encouraged. Nominees must be 2025+ members.

Please nominate yourself or a colleague via the online nomination form. All nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, September 12, 2025.

09/09/2025, 09:50 AM

SSSP: Call for Nominations – 2026 General Election (Nomination Deadline: 9/5)

The Society for the Study of Social Problems invites nominations for the upcoming General Election. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of SSSP leadership and ensure that our community continues to thrive. We encourage members to participate in this important process by nominating colleagues or self-nominating for leadership positions. Your engagement strengthens the Society and its mission. Submit a nomination.

09/04/2025, 08:33 AM

View 2025 Approved Resolutions

Thank you for voting for the 2025 Proposed Resolutions. Per the Society’s By-Laws, a resolution passes if two-thirds of the members voting online by the deadline vote in favor of the resolution. All Proposed Resolutions passed.

View the 2025 Approved Resolutions

09/02/2025, 08:30 AM