Michele Breshears, Administrative Assistant II in Sociology and Anthropology, has been chosen to participate as a member of the 2015-2016 University Staff Ambassador. The program is designed to give staff members better insight into the workings of the university. It is a great opportunity to mix with other staff members from many different areas across campus while learning … [Read more...] about Michele Breshears accepted into USA Program
Under the leadership of Jack Ray, Research Archaeologist for the Center for Archaeological Research, students are participating in a dig at the Horseshoe Sinkhole site in Lawrence County. This is a great training ground for our students. … [Read more...] about Students Participate in Lawrence County Field School
The Springfield News Leader front page article on homeless youth is based on research conducted by Tim Knapp and Adam Bryson from Sociology. The report showed the number one reason youths are becoming homeless in the Ozarks is because they are kicked out of the family home. This was the number three reason two years ago. Other reasons in the top five included lots of … [Read more...] about Top reasons why area youths are homeless revealed in report
Dr. Scott Worman, assistant professor, and a group of students from the Sociology and Anthropology department are in New Mexico for a four week field school. … [Read more...] about Sociology and Anthropology field school in New Mexico
Volunteering can be a great way to learn about yourself and your future desires. Jessica Garcia, junior sociology and Spanish student, had this very experience while volunteering with a variety of organizations and social campaigns. Garcia has been actively involved with Kids Club, Inner City Outreach, NightLight International and many more. Through Garcia's efforts in … [Read more...] about Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., student volunteers time