| 52nd Annual Conference in Huntsville, AL. October 14-17, 2026 |
Conference theme: “Revisiting Democracy: Facts, Fears and Myths about the Threats to American Democracy”
Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 31
| Membership and Conference Registration |
All conference presenters (including virtual-only presenters) must have an active MSSA membership AND register for the meeting at the time of conference, or pay the non-member registration rate, unless given special permission by the Executive Office.
See MSSA Membership Rate Structure for membership pricing.
Conference Registration Rates (Early bird registration rates are available until September 15.)
Join or renew your membership and register for the conference using our Online Portal.
Hotel Block Rate Booking is Now Available
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Address: 800 Monroe Street, Huntsville, Alabama, 35801 Phone: (256) 539-7373 |
Block Rate Booking Information $169.00 per night, must book by September 14 HOTEL BLOCK RATE BOOKING LINK |
| ANNOUNCEMENTS |
The video recording of our 2025 Summer Webinar, “Publishing in Sociological Spectrum” is now available. It’s a great resource for graduate students and junior faculty … or anyone interested in learning more about the publishing process. You do not need to be a member to watch.
| Contact Us |
Jessica Pardee, MSSA President
Giselle Greenidge, MSSA President-Elect
Marcus Brooks, MSSA Secretary-Treasurer
| Organizational Identity Statement |
The Mid-South Sociological Association Inc. (MSSA), founded in 1975, is a 501-C-(3) non-profit organization providing both professional support to, and a forum for sociologists who teach, conduct research and reside in the Mid-South region of the US. Through its publications, annual conference, academic support and collegial networks, MSSA. promotes the advancement of sociological research, the diffusion of knowledge, innovative service and teaching. From its inception, MSSA, Inc has been and continues to be committed to mentoring and enabling the growth of the next generation of sociologists in the value of high-quality research and engagement, and ethical, professional service.
| Organization Inclusion Statement |
The Mid-South Sociological Association Inc. embraces diversity and promotes inclusion by recruiting, including, and valuing people of all races, genders and gender identities, sexualities, ethnicities, religions, economic and employment statuses, abilities, and other dimensions. The MSSA celebrates all expressions of diversity and identity and strives to provide an environment conducive to free expression of ideas without fear of judgment in any way. Moreover, the MSSA does not tolerate any action from any member or conference participant that encourages or promotes hatred and/or intolerance in any form. Further, to the extent that the Board determines that it is not detrimental to the best interests (financial and otherwise) of the association, the MSSA will use the economic power of the annual conferences and other activities to select locations and enter into agreements with businesses that have policies and practices that reflect the values of the MSSA.