Eastern Illinois University Dept. of Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminology

10/24/2026

🎃👻 Get ready for a frightfully fun night of facts, food, and friendly competition! 🧠🕸️ Join the Sociology and Anthropology Club for Social Science Trivia Night on Thursday, October 29th at 5 PM in the Rathskeller at the MLK Jr. Union!

10/21/2026

Our own anthropologist, Dr. Angela Glaros, was featured in the DEN!! 🤩🔥 Click the link below to read about her research, experiences living abroad, and beyond!

EIU professor Angela Glaros will tell you she spent a lot of her time during her field work in the Greek island Skyros doing laundry. While that is true, Skyros for her was about much more than clipping clothes up on a line to dry, and everything that came before it prepared her. Through the...

10/01/2026

Criminal Justice Club students having a mock trial! 😆👩‍⚖️

09/15/2026

Thank you to those who stopped by the Open House last week! We were so glad to see those who were interested in learning about our program! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us, and we'll be happy to assist!

05/10/2026

🎓 Spotlight on Summer 2026 graduate Miracle Langston (pictured front row center)!

Miracle earned her degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice from the Eastern Illinois University Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology. She also served as Vice President of the Criminal Justice Club in Spring 2025 and President in Fall 2025! Miracle especially enjoyed Professor Oder’s classes because they made learning fun, and she’s looking forward to traveling throughout the Midwest this year while earning money along the way. 🚗✨

05/10/2026

🎓 Spotlight on Spring 2026 graduate Paige Parmenter!

Paige graduated from Eastern Illinois University Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology with a major in Criminology & Criminal Justice. She's also the recipient of the Wood Award, the department's highest student honor! She loved the support and mentorship from the department’s professors and is excited for her upcoming study abroad trip to Italy this summer! ✈️🌍

05/10/2026

Huge congratulations to the Class of 2026! Here are some pictures of our graduates (and faculty from the department) from yesterday!! We are so proud of you all!! 🥳🤩😭👏

05/04/2026

Make sure to grab your snacks and treats in the hallway! Good luck on your finals!! 💪💪💪

04/29/2026

I spy our alum, Chase Piers! Way to go, Chase, and congratulations!! 🥳

Congratulations to our MSW students Melissa Walker Salyards, Tami Clymer, Chase Piers, and Elora Brandon on receiving the Illinois Rural Health Association Behavioral Health Workforce Development Scholarship. These scholarships support students who plan to practice in rural, medically underserved communities across Illinois, helping address critical workforce shortages in behavioral health.

04/29/2026

Four of our faculty members, Dr. Darren Hendrickson, Dr. William Lovekamp, Dr. Wade Smith, and Dr. Jennifer Stevens, were recognized at the Years of Service Reception 2026 for their commitment, hard work, and lasting contributions to our campus community. Thank you for the years you’ve invested in our students and programs! 🤩