Andrew McNeely

Assistant Professor - Economic Political and Policy

I am a sociologist focusing on the connections between the macro and the micro, where ideology informs behaviors, culture manifests as action, and structure shapes interactions.

+1 (972) 883-3061
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Currently accepting undergraduate and graduate students

Professional Preparation

PhD - Sociology
Texas A&M University - 2022

Research Areas

My research areas include race & ethnicity, religion, culture, nonprofit organization, social welfare, and food insecurity.

Publications

“You Can’t Just Give People Food”: Whiteness in Practice at an Evangelical Food Pantry 2025 - Journal Article

Process evaluation findings from Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities 2.0: a cardiovascular disease prevention intervention for rural women 2024 - Journal Article

“You Can’t Just Give People Food”: Whiteness in Practice at an Evangelical Food Pantry 2024 - Journal Article

The role of the community café in addressing food security: Perceptions of managers and directors 2024 - Journal Article

"You Can't Just Give People Food": Whiteness in Practice at an Evangelical Food Pantry 2024 - Journal Article

"You Can't Just Give People Food": Whiteness in Practice at an Evangelical Food Pantry (may, srae018, 2024) 2024 - Journal Article

A qualitative exploration of the health needs and goals of urban women to inform the tailoring and adaptation of Strong Hearts Healthy Communities: a community-based cardiovascular disease prevention intervention 2024 - Journal Article

The role of the community cafe in addressing food security: Perceptions of managers and directors 2024 - Journal Article

Appointments

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A&M AgriLife Research [2023–2025]

Assistant Professor
University of Texas at Dallas [2025–Present]

News Articles

Impact of SNAP benefits ending in North Texas

Dr. McNeely provides context on the November 2025 SNAP interruption and information on how to provide and locate assistance