The Southern Sociological Society (SSS) held its 2025 Annual Meeting from April 9–12 at the Sheraton Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. Centered on the theme “Sociology of the Future and the Future of Sociology,” the conference was led by SSS President Dawn T. Robinson of the University of Georgia and Program Chair Lisa Slattery Walker of UNC Charlotte.
Attendees engaged in diverse sessions, including paper presentations, poster sessions, and roundtable discussions, all aimed at exploring the evolving landscape of sociological research and its societal implications. The conference also featured amenities like all-gender restrooms, a lactation space, and a community collaboration area, reflecting the organization's commitment to inclusivity.
For more information about the conference and future events, visit the Southern Sociological Society's official website.
(L) Emma Rogers and Dr. Freeland
(R) Emma Rogers presenting on the effects of meditation on health
Rosie Luviano-Chavez and Davis Kirk with Dr. Rob Freeland
Brian Herpfer gives presentation on egalitarian and Intergalitarian in recent media coverage of crime
Abby Stoneman and her mom
Louis Wood and Rosie Luviano-Chavez with faculty members, Natalie Sheets, Dr. Amy Dellinger Page, Dr. Libby Trudeau, Dr. Anna Holleman, Dr. David Russell and Dr. Rob Freeland
Emma Rogers
