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Shannon Harper receives dissertation award
Assistant professor of sociology Shannon Harper earned top honors for her dissertation from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Ilma Jahic is rewarded for teaching excellence
Ilma Jahic, a second-year Ph.D. student in sociology, receives a fall 2019 Graduate College Teaching Excellence Award
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New study by David Peters shows regional trends in opioid overdose deaths
A new study co-authored by David Peters, associate professor of sociology, reveals that the U.S. is suffering from several simultaneous opioid epidemics.
Making a difference in the world through sociology
Antonio Ball (’21 sociology, women’s and gender studies) is passionate about making a difference for marginalized communities, and he knows that a sociology major will equip him to help others.
Agriculture and society major shapes alum’s career path
Unsure which career path to choose, alum Michaela Hoffelmeyer found direction through the agriculture and society major.
Department of Sociology dedicates new analytics lab in East Hall
311 East Hall is home to a new sociology analytics lab, thanks to a generous pledge from two alums.
John Major Eason delivers address at 2019 George M. Beal Lectureship
John Major Eason discussed the prison boom in rural America at the 2019 George M. Beal Lectureship in Rural Sociology on Oct. 29.
Class about gender-influenced consumerism applies to multiple majors
Students from an array of disciplines dissect gendered consumerism in Michael Goebel’s women’s and gender studies class.
Hayat Sumael is proud of her right to vote, and encourages others to register
Hayat Sumael (’22 criminal justice studies, political science) believes changing the world begins with two simple steps: 1. Register to vote 2. Cast a ballot.
Monic Behnken receives 2019 The Way Up Recognition Award
Monic Behnken, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and director of the leadership studies program, has been named the 2019 recipient of The Way Up Recognition Award. Congratulations!