2023 Annual Conference

 April 1

Virtual Only Conference

Hosted by Sweet Briar College

**All Proposals are due by 5:00pm on March 20th.**

Please email vssa.board@gmail.com ​with any questions.

The Virginia Social Science Association is the oldest association of academics in Virginia.
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We are comprised of scholars from multiple social disciplines.

We envision three main interrelated missions regarding teaching, research, and outreach:
  • promoting multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary work in the social sciences
  • offering students, including undergraduates, opportunities for professional development in presenting their scholarship
  • bringing together Virginia teachers of higher education
Annual membership is included in our conference registration fee.

Past VSSA Conference Information

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Congratulations to the 2021 VSSA Award Recipients:

Mario D. Zamora Distinguished Service Award
Zach Wilhide (pictured, left)

Best Undergraduate Paper Award
Kiara Cross and Camiellalouisa Sehidou, UVA

Journal

Accepting manuscript submissions

Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:59 pm

The Virginia Social Science Journal (ISSN 0507-1305) is a refereed, annual journal published by the Virginia Social Science Association. The VSSJ editorial team welcomes manuscripts related to social sciences, business, economics, education, geography, history, and related topics.  Authors include scholars from Virginia, the United States, and the international academy.

Contact the VSSA

Please direct all inquiries to:
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vssa.board@gmail.com
President
Nadjhia Normil-Skakavac
​Virginia State University
Vice President
Judi Anne Sheppard
Norfolk State University
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Secretary
Scott T. Grether
​Longwood University
Treasurer
​Beverly C. Adams
​University of Virginia