Sociology & Anthropology Department Faculty

Each faculty member in the Sociology/Anthropology Department at Shippensburg University brings unique experiences and interests to the classroom. The department holds memberships in the American Sociological Association, Eastern Sociological Society, and the International Leadership Association. Students receive personal attention and mentorship from faculty for:

Advising
Research collaboration
Employment after graduation
Admission to graduate programs

Allison Carey

allison carey

Professor of Sociology & Chair

accare@ship.edu

Grove Hall 430

717-477-1582

Ph.D., University of Michigan

BIO

Areas

Professor Carey's areas of specialization include:

Medical sociology
Health and disability
Social problems
Inequality
Qualitative research methods
Cultural beliefs and practices related to people defined as having intellectual disabilities

Selected Publications

Lawrence M. Eppard

lawrence eppard

Associate Professor of Sociology

leeppard@ship.edu

Grove Hall 437

717-477-1596

Ph.D., University of Florida

BIO

Areas

Professor Eppard's areas of specialization include:

Economic and racial inequalities
Poverty and social welfare
Research methods
Media/post-truth America
Environmental sociology

Selected Publications

Check some of Professor Eppard's most recent published articles as well as his books:

(coming summer 2024!)

Connors Institute

Professor Eppard directs the Connors Institute for Nonpartisan Research & Civic Engagement at Shippensburg University.

Connors seeks to disseminate high-quality nonpartisan information to the American public around issues of news literacy, societal well-being, and democracy promotion.

Check out their podcast: