Whitney Frierson Vanderbilt University | Department of Sociology 201 Garland Hall Nashville, TN 37235 [email protected]

EDUCATION In progress Ph.D. Sociology | Vanderbilt University

August 2019 M.A. Sociology | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville GPA: 4.00 Thesis Title: “I Like . . . Red Bone”: Colorism, Rappers, and Black College Sorority Women at a Predominantly White Institution Committee: Brandon A. Jackson (Chair), Anna Zajicek, and Brittany N. Hearne

May 2016 B.A. Sociology/African & African American Studies | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville GPA: 3.97

RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS Race/Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality, and Culture

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2018 Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars Program.

2017 Interviewer, Community and Family Institute: HOPE 2017. Survey intake on food insecurity in Northwest Arkansas, 2017

PANELS AND PRESENTATIONS November 2018 Brittany N. Hearne, Whitney Frierson, and Abigale Rongey. “The Consequences of Romantic Relationships for Mental Health,” Co-Presenter. Arkansas Sociological and Anthropological Association’s Annual Meeting.

September 2018 “A Day in the Life of a Graduate Student,” Panelist. Attracting Intelligent Minds Conference. University of Arkansas.

June 2018 “I Like . . . Thick Red Bone”: Colorism, Rappers, and Black Sorority Women, Presenter. Michigan Humanities Emerging Research Scholars Program. University of Michigan.

October 2017 Whitney Frierson and Shelby Clark. “A Case Study of Local Re-Entry Needs and Programming,” Co-Presenter. Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice Conference.

1 HONORS AND AWARDS 2018 – Present, Bethany D. McClendon Scholarship, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Northwest Arkansas Alumnae Chapter, $1,500 2018 – Present, Phi Alpha Omega Chapter Memorial Academic Scholarship, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, $2,000 2017 – 2018, Benjamin Franklin Lever Tuition Fellowship, University of Arkansas’ Graduate School and International Education, $3,689.46 2016 – Class of 2016 Seniors of Significance, University of Arkansas’ Alumni Association 2015 – 2016, Northwest Arkansas NAACP Scholarship, NAACP Northwest Arkansas Branch, $1,000 2015 – 2016, Sammie Perry and Ernestine Jones Scholarship, University of Arkansas’ Black Alumni Society, $2,500 2015 – 2016, Luther W. & Edna Estelle Scholarship in Arts & Sciences, University of Arkansas’ J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, $1,270 2015 – 2016, Winthrop Rockefeller Scholarship, University of Arkansas’ Academic Scholarship Office, $2,500 2014 – 2015, David R. and Marsha L. Crittenden Endowed Scholarship, University of Arkansas’ J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences, $1,000 2014 – 2015, Brandon Burlsworth Memorial Scholarship, University of Arkansas’ Academic Scholarship Office, $5,000 2014 – NAACP Scholarship, University of Arkansas’ NAACP Branch, $500 2014 – Phi Alpha Omega Chapter Memorial Academic Scholarship, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, $1,500 2013 – 2016, Phoebe Todd Harris & Anne Harris LaRew Alumni Scholarship, University of Arkansas’ Black Alumni Society, $3,000 2013 – 2016, African and African American Studies Scholarship, University of Arkansas’ African and African American Studies Department, $2,000 2013 – 2016, Chancellor’s List, University of Arkansas’ J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences 2012 – 2013, Dean’s List, University of Arkansas’ J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences 2012 – 2016, Silas Hunt Scholarship, University of Arkansas’ Academic Scholarship Office, $5,000 2012 – 2016, Arkansas Governor’s Scholarship, Arkansas Department of Higher Education, $4,500

TEACHING EXPERIENCE TEACHING ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS · Grade weekly journal and discussion board assignments for 30-50 criminology undergraduate students · Develop and grade quiz assignments for Sociology of Mental Health and Illness course · Evaluate students’ essays and provide constructive feedback · Serve as a liaison between undergraduate students and professor

2 Spring 2019 Social Research, Dr. Brittany N. Hearne Sociology of Mental Health and Illness, Dr. Brittany N. Hearne Corrections and Control, Dr. Lauren Sabon Death Penalty, Dr. Lauren Sabon Juvenile Justice, Dr. Lauren Sabon

Fall 2018 General Sociology, Dr. Lori Holyfield

Spring 2018 Honors General Sociology, Dr. Anthony Barnum Race, Class, and Gender, Dr. Anthony Barnum Social Theory, Dr. Anthony Barnum Introduction to Criminology, Dr. Lauren Sabon Corrections and Control, Dr. Lauren Sabon Death Penalty, Dr. Lauren Sabon

Fall 2017 General Sociology, Dr. Anthony Barnum Race, Class, and Gender, Dr. Anthony Barnum Social Theory, Dr. Anthony Barnum Introduction to Criminology, Dr. Lauren Sabon Corrections and Control, Dr. Lauren Sabon Juvenile Justice, Dr. Lauren Sabon

GUEST LECTURER, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Fall 2017 University Perspectives: Diversity in College, Dr. Anthony Barnum

SUMMER AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS 2016 & 2017 Eliza Miller 21st Century STEM Program, Student Mentor 2014 & 2015 Pre-Academic Program for Panamanian Scholars, Student Mentor 2011 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, Princeton University

AFFILIATIONS AND SERVICE 2017 – 2019, University of Arkansas’ Black Graduate Student Association · Secretary (2017 – 2019) · Planning Committee, Attracting Intelligent Minds Conference (2017 – 2018) 2014 – Present, Alpha Kappa Delta: International Sociology Honors Society · Treasurer (2017 – 2018); President (2018 – 2019) 2012 – 2016, University of Arkansas’ Black Alumni Society · Planning Committee, Black Alumni Society Reunion (2012 & 2014) 2012 – 2016, University of Arkansas’ Black Student Association 2013 – 2015, University of Arkansas’ NAACP · Secretary (2013 – 2014); Second Vice President (2014 – 2015)

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