News: Department of Sociology

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People |

Sociology bachelor's has been foundational for College of Liberal Arts alumna of the year's ascent to heights of corporate leadership.

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People |

Nicole Santero balances her job communicating about the School of Public Health with her doctoral research on the BTS phenomenon.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring the people and programs of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

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Campus News |

A collection of stories featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s continued flexibility and adaptability in the face of COVID-19.

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Business and Community |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý sociologist Simon Gottschalk provides tips on how to adjust to increased screen time during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý researcher Marta Soligo on the impact of the coronavirus on tourism and why it matters.

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Research |

Governments and workers in sexualized tourism venues can partner to protect workers through code of conduct policies.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People |

A collection of stories highlighting ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

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Research |

A collection of stories featuring interesting discoveries driven by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý that have made news in 2019.

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Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý sociologist on how interacting in online white supremacist networks can convert hateful words into real violence.

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Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's Alternative Breaks Program bolsters traditional classroom learning with hands-on experiences, immersing students in the issues facing communities throughout the region.

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Research |

New research reveals how undocumented students pursue justice and joy at the nation’s most diverse campus.