New Member Breakfast

Wearing a “New Member” or “Host” ribbon? The New Member Breakfast is today from 7:15am–8:15am in Ambassador III, 2nd Floor. Come network, meet established members, and get your questions answered.

08/08/2026, 07:12 AM

Business Meeting & Town Hall Today

Make plans to attend the SSSP Business Meeting from 10:30am–11:45am (Eastern Time) in Broadway II and III, 3rd Floor, for an update on the Society. The meeting concludes with the transfer of the gavel from President Sarah Jane Brubaker to incoming President David G. Embrick. Immediately afterward, join the Town Hall: An Open Forum from 11:50am–12:25pm in the same room for an open discussion about the future of SSSP. Help us re-envision and recreate what SSSP can be!

08/07/2026, 09:27 AM

Opening Plenary Tonight

Join us tonight from 5:00pm–6:30pm (Eastern Time) in Broadway II and III, 3rd Floor, for the Opening Plenary, Engaging Lifeworlds as Resistance through Organizing, Activism, and Scholarship. This panel of activists and scholars shares strategies for resisting contemporary social problems, including war, gender violence, oppressive education, and climate emergencies.

08/06/2026, 02:07 PM

Welcome to New York City!

The SSSP Admin Team has arrived in New York City for the 76th Annual Meeting! We’re excited to be here and look forward to welcoming everyone beginning this afternoon.

08/06/2026, 09:30 AM

Countdown to New York City

The 76th SSSP Annual Meeting is almost here! Before you head to New York City, take a look at the program schedule to plan your days. On-site registration opens Thursday, August 6, at 2:00pm (Eastern Time).

08/04/2026, 12:52 PM

Who's in your favorite conference memory?

07/31/2026, 10:14 AM

Show Your SSSP Pride with Commemorative Merchandise (Order Deadline: 12/31/26

Celebrate SSSP and the 76th Annual Meeting with commemorative merchandise. Available items include tote bags, magnets, and stickers.

If you are attending the Annual Meeting, you may purchase merchandise on-site. Members who are not attending the meeting may place a standalone order for shipment following the Annual Meeting.

Available Items

• Tote Bag – $10 each
• Magnet – $5 each
• Sticker – $3 each

07/30/2026, 12:50 PM

Support SSSP Through Membership and Giving

Renew your membership if you haven’t already done so and consider adding a division. You may also make a tax-deductible donation to support awards and funds, make a general donation, or help offset the Annual Meeting deficit.

07/28/2026, 08:12 AM

Register for the Inaugural Virtual Town Hall Meeting

The 2026 Program Committee invites members to join the inaugural SSSP Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). Members who are unable to attend the Annual Meeting are especially encouraged to participate.

07/23/2026, 08:29 AM

Countdown to #SSSP2026

The Annual Meeting is almost here! Whether you’re presenting research, attending your favorite sessions, reconnecting with colleagues, or experiencing your first SSSP Annual Meeting, we’d love to hear from you. We can’t wait to see everyone in August.

07/21/2026, 08:31 PM

New Release – Global Agenda for Social Justice 3

The Justice 21 Committee is pleased to announce the publication of Global Agenda for Social Justice 3, a new volume from the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP). Written by a distinguished team of scholars, the book examines some of today's most pressing social issues and offers practical policy recommendations for advancing social justice.

Topics include:

• Period poverty
• Climate justice
• Algorithmic bias
• Labor rights
• Global inequality

As a benefit of SSSP membership, the volume is available open access through the SSSP membership portal. Members are encouraged to explore the book, share it with colleagues and students, and help spread the word. The volume is also available for purchase through Policy Press and Amazon.

07/16/2026, 09:06 AM

Proposed Resolution Open for Comment

The Committee on Social Action invites members to review and comment on the proposed resolution currently posted on the Society’s website. Member comments will be accepted through July 15. Following Board review and discussion at the Annual Business Meeting, members will have the opportunity to vote online.

07/14/2026, 08:23 AM

Anti-Harassment Discussion Sessions (Registration Deadline: July 10)

The Anti-Harassment Committee will host two virtual discussion sessions in preparation for the Annual Meeting. Participants will discuss the Society’s Anti-Harassment Policy, reporting procedures, bystander/upstander intervention, and strategies for preventing and responding to harassment.

07/09/2026, 09:23 AM