Graduate Student Achievements
Graduate students in the Department of Sociology received various awards.
Zaina Shams
Received the Dawn and Lawrence Taylor Graduate Fellowship (2025–26) and assisted with Carnegie Community Engagement Reclassification data collection.
Diego Taboado
Co-authored an award-winning Race & Class article with Kasey Henricks, recognized by American Sociological Association’s Marxist Section.
Chasidy Harris
Elected vice president of the Graduate Student Senate (2025–26) and recognized for Excellence in Service.
Sukanya Bhattacharya
Received the Dr. Wanda Rushing Sociological Research Award ($5,000) and McClure Fellowship for international research; and recognized for Excellence in Research
Bryan Clayborne
Awarded the Yates Dissertation Fellowship
Sarah Cooper
Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Sarah Castillo
Recognized for Excellence in Service
Beth Holden
Recognized for Excellence in Service
Nadya Vera
Recognized for Excellence in Service