Make Your Hotel Reservation for the 2026 Annual Meeting

Make your hotel reservation at the Westin New York at Times Square. Our room rate is $239 plus tax, per night. Be sure to request the SSSP-NYC Conference room rate when booking. Reservations made after July 14 (or if the room block fills before then) are subject to availability or increased rate.

05/07/2026, 10:38 AM

SSSP at 75: Presidential Reflections and Enduring Contributions

Social Problems is pleased to commemorate the 75th anniversary of SSSP with a special virtual issue featuring classic articles by past SSSP presidents, available for free for a limited time.

05/07/2026, 10:33 AM

SSSP Virtual Post Mini-Conference Recap

Thank you to all who participated in our first Virtual Poster Mini-Conference! We had excellent presentations and engaging conversations and look forward to more opportunities to connect and share scholarship. Read more about the critical scholarship presented and view the posters. Learn more about our ongoing virtual events. 

04/30/2026, 08:31 AM

Apply for the SSSP Conference Mentorship Connection (application deadline June 30)

The SSSP Conference Mentorship Connection is designed to facilitate interaction between new members or graduate students and veterans at the annual meeting. Meeting mentors provide valuable knowledge about SSSP and annual meeting activities as well as insights into their own experiences as scholar activists. If you are interested in serving as a mentor or being matched with a mentor in New York, complete the appropriate application.

04/29/2026, 11:26 AM

Make Your Hotel Reservation for the 2026 Annual Meeting

Make your hotel reservation at the Westin New York at Times Square. Our room rate is $239 plus tax, per night. Be sure to request the SSSP-NYC Conference room rate when booking. Reservations made after July 14 (or if the room block fills before then) are subject to availability or increased rate.

04/28/2026, 08:42 AM

Support the SSSP with a Sustaining Membership

Together, we can make a difference. Sustaining members enjoy the many benefits of a SSSP membership without the annual dues – all while helping the Society fulfill its purpose in pursuit of a more just and humane world.

Sustaining membership is available at three different levels: Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

Join or renew today and consider becoming a sustaining member.

View our sustaining members.

04/23/2026, 08:34 AM

Submit Resolutions for SSSP Consideration (Deadline April 30)

Members wishing to propose resolutions for consideration should submit them to SSSP Vice-President Clare E.B. Cannon by April 30. 

04/22/2026, 10:32 AM

Member and Outreach Committee Social Media Spotlight – Korey Tillman

Congratulations to the 2026 General Election winners! Serving SSSP is a great way to connect with other members and shape the direction of the organization. As we get close to the end of the semester, what is one thing you look forward to doing this summer?

04/21/2026, 08:41 AM

Register for the 2026 Annual Meeting!

Registration is open for the 2026 Annual Meeting! Access the online registration form and learn more about the 2026 Annual Meeting.

04/16/2026, 09:33 AM

Member Spotlight: Angela Fillingim

We’re excited to spotlight members of the Society for the Study of Social Problems whose work advances critical conversations and meaningful change. Take a moment to learn more and help us celebrate the people who make SSSP such a vibrant intellectual home.

04/15/2026, 10:36 AM

Apply for Awards with an April 15th Deadline

Tomorrow, April 15 is the final day to make a nomination for the following awards: Arlene Kaplan Daniels Paper Award, Doris Wilkinson Faculty Leadership Award, Joseph B. Gittler Award, and Kathleen S. Lowney Mentoring Award. These awards are great ways to recognize outstanding leadership and scholarly achievements. Learn more and apply.

04/14/2026, 08:36 AM