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Devin Proctor’s new book investigates non-human identity in digital spaces
August 24, 2026
"Human* Being: On Otherkin Identity and Digital Community" is an ethnographic exploration of the Otherkin—a technologically mediated community whose members identify as other-than-human
Ƶ sociologist Raj Ghoshal publishes research about racial group membership
August 17, 2026
Associate Professor of Sociology Raj Ghoshal’s new study finds that people think about racial group membership using two seemingly contradictory lenses.
Devin Proctor examines gambling industry’s growing focus on women in Marie Claire
August 5, 2026
Proctor, an assistant professor of anthropology, spoke with Marie Claire about the gambling industry's recent push toward women.
Turning research into dialogue: Rena Zito presents at TIC-CON 2026
July 29, 2026
Zito's presentations at the Tourette Association of America's annual conference (TIC-CON) highlighted how sociological research can inform understanding, challenge stigma and support people with Tourette syndrome
Professor publishes book exploring identity, embodiment and human–technology relationships online
July 27, 2026
"The Spectrum of Virtuality" by Devin Proctor draws on years of digital ethnographic research to examine how internet spaces shape identity, social relationships, and understandings of what it means to be human.
Sociology and anthropology students shine at SURF
April 30, 2026
Sociology and anthropology majors and minors shared their research at Ƶ's 2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Forum
Ƶ welcomes 10th class of Multifaith Scholars
April 29, 2026
Through a two-year fellows program, the six students in this multidisciplinary cohort will undertake mentored undergraduate research projects, enroll in specialized coursework and engage in community-based learning with diverse religious communities.
Mallory Otten ’26, Rena Zito present research at sociology conference
April 21, 2026
Lumen Scholar Mallory Otten '26 and her mentor, Rena Zito, presented their research at the Southern Sociological Society conference.
Sociology and Anthropology celebrates honor society inductees and graduating seniors
April 21, 2026
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology inducted students into the Alpha Kappa Delta and Lambda Alpha honor societies during their end-of-year celebration.
Pamela Runestad announced as the next scholar in the Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society
March 18, 2026
The assistant professor of anthropology will will bring ethnographic expertise and a commitment to holistic wellness pedagogy to the Center’s ongoing initiatives.