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

Upcoming Virtual Webinar: Navigating the Job Market

Join us on Monday, September 15, from 12:00pm–2:00pm (ET) for the first event in our new virtual series, sponsored by the SSSP Membership & Outreach Committee!

Moderated by Executive Officer Elroi J. Windsor, this panel brings together scholars and practitioners who have navigated both academic and applied career paths. Panelists will share insights, strategies, and practical advice for thriving in today’s job market. Bring your questions and learn directly from their experiences.

Panelists include:

• Dr. Kristen M. Budd – Senior Research Analyst, The Sentencing Project

• Dr. Hadi Khoshnevis – Associate Professor of Sociology, Rhodes College

• Dr. Kayla M. Martensen – Assistant Professor of Criminology, University of New Mexico

• Dr. Myron T. Strong – Associate Professor of Sociology, Community College of Baltimore County

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable career guidance!

Click here to register.
You can also view the flyer here.

08/28/2025, 08:23 AM

Congratulations to the Thomas C. Hood Social Action Fundraiser Raffle Winner

Gillian Niebrugge Brantley won a two-night stay at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel. Through the Thomas C. Hood Social Action Award, the raffle proceeds benefit an organization doing social justice work in the city hosting that year's Annual Meeting.

This year’s funding went to the Southeast Environmental Task Force (SETF).

08/26/2025, 10:12 AM

SSSP: Call for Nominations – 2026 General Election (Nomination Deadline: Friday, September 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: https://www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/1000/2026_General_Election_Nomination_Form/. 

08/21/2025, 07:47 AM

Congratulations to the 2025 Student Paper Competition Winners

Congratulations to all of the Student Paper Competition Winners for receiving a division award at the 2025 Annual Meeting. The selection of each student paper for the award signifies exceptional writing and scholarship, as well as tremendous potential for a successful career.

Read the abstracts for the 2025 Student Paper Competition winners and honorable mentions. Additional information regarding eligibility for next year’s student paper awards will be available on the SSSP website this fall.

08/19/2025, 02:59 PM