Dr. Barbara Combs Honored as Georgia's Sociologist of the Year

Dr. Barabara Combs Sociologist of the Year with plaque

KENNESAW, Ga. (Oct 28, 2024) — Dr. Barbara Combs was honored as Georgia's Sociologist of the Year at the Georgia Sociological Association Annual Conference in Columbus GA. This lifetime achievement award is given to an outstanding sociologist who has made a significant and lasting impact in the field of sociology in Georgia. Dr. Combs gave a powerful and moving lecture on Theorizing the Social World: Do You See What I See? Congratulations to Dr. Combs!

Dr. Barbara Combs with KSU Students Destiny Hill, Calissa Charles & Iye Ogbe. — Dr. Combs with students who won awards in the Best Paper Competition: Destiny Hill (2nd place, mentor Bill White) , Calissa Charles (3rd place, mentor Jason Mueller) & Iye Ogbe (1st place graduate paper, mentor Darina Lepadatu).