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H. Wesley Perkins, Ph.D., is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. He is a leading scholar in the fields of social norms, college student health, and substance abuse prevention. Perkins directs several major research initiatives, including the Alcohol Education Project, the Post-Collegiate Life Project, and the Youth Health & Safety Project.
- Education: B.A. in Sociology, Purdue University; M.Div., Yale University Divinity School; M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology, Yale University.
Perkins is internationally recognized for pioneering research on peer misperceptions of alcohol use and for developing the social norms approach to prevention. His work has influenced national and international policy and has been cited in major media outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, NPR, Time, and Newsweek. He has delivered over 500 lectures and workshops and has served as a consultant to numerous institutions and government agencies.
His research spans alcohol and drug abuse prevention, forgiveness and health, post-collegiate life transitions, bullying, and family and gender roles. His recent publications reflect a strong longitudinal focus, with recurring themes in adult development, stress, well-being, and moral psychology. Articles highlight innovative applications of the social norms model across diverse populations, including college students, military personnel, and adolescents.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Faculty Prize for Outstanding Scholarship, HWS (1993)
- Faculty Prize for Outstanding Service, HWS (1997)
- U.S. Department of Education Model Prevention Program Award (1999, 2005)
- Outstanding Service Award, Network of Colleges and Universities (1999)
- Community Collaboration Award, Success for Geneva’s Children (2016)
Perkins has secured significant grant funding for his projects and has advised numerous student researchers. He is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences and has testified before the U.S. Senate on campus alcohol abuse. He leads interdisciplinary research teams and collaborates with institutions globally. His work continues to shape public health interventions and higher education policy.
