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Read Dr. Latrica's Best article, "Understanding the Pandemic’s Impact on Black Americans’ Health from a Life Course Perspective" in ASA's Footnotes
Dr. Latrica Best's article, "Understanding the Pandemic’s Impact on Black Americans’ Health from a Life Course Perspective," ASA Footnotes
Sociology alum LaToya Whitlock is co-founder and executive director of Decode Project
Sociology alum LaToya Whitlock is co-founder and executive director of Decode Project
Sociology Student Association (SSA) first fall meeting on September 23
Sociology Student Association (SSA) first fall meeting on September 23
Six Sociology faculty named "Student Champions" during the 20-21 academic year
Six Sociology faculty named "Student Champions" during the 20-21 academic year
Dr. Cynthia Ganote discusses the debate surrounding teaching critical race theory
Dr. Cynthia Ganote discusses the debate surrounding teaching critical race theory
Dr. Michal Kofman invited as panelist at New Directions in Cuban Studies Conference in October
Dr. Michal Kofman invited as panelist at New Directions in Cuban Studies Conference in October
Health Care Ethics Fall, 2021 Virtual Speaker Series on Race and Medicine will feature two sociologists
Health Care Ethics Fall, 2021 Virtual Speaker Series on Race and Medicine will feature two sociologists
Dr. Melanie Gast has new publication: "Reconceptualizing College Knowledge: Class, Race, and Black Students in a College-Counseling Field."
Dr. Melanie Gast has new publication: "Reconceptualizing College Knowledge: Class, Race, and Black Students in a College-Counseling Field."
Dr. Cynthia Ganote et al. have chapter, "Pedagogies of Microresistance for Equity and Social Justice," in Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education: Strategies for Teaching
Dr. Cynthia Ganote et al. have chapter, "Pedagogies of Microresistance for Equity and Social Justice," in Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education: Strategies for Teaching
Congratulations to 20-21 "Faculty Favorites" from Sociology
Congratulations to 20-21 "Faculty Favorites" from Sociology
Sociology Student Association (SSA) meeting on October 14 (12:30-1:30)
SSA meeting on October 14 (12:30-1:30)
Sociology offering three winter term courses: 201 Intro, 202 Social Problems, and 301 Statistics
Sociology offering three winter term courses: 201 Intro, 202 Social Problems, and 301 Statistics
Reminder: Health Care Ethics Speaker Series on Race/Medicine will feature Dr. Oliver Rollins on 10/20
Health Care Ethics Speaker Series on Race/Medicine will feature Dr. Oliver Rollins on 10/20
Did you know...that our PhD program began in 2010 and has graduated 21 students?
Did you know...that our PhD program began in 2010 and has graduated 21 students?
Department faculty, staff, and student publications in 2020
Department faculty, staff, and student publications in 2020
Congratulations to Aubrey Woolley on completion of her MA in sociology
Congratulations to Aubrey Woolley on completion of her MA in sociology
Sociology undergraduate earns her BA in sociology after 18 years
Sociology undergraduate earns her BA in sociology after 18 years
Dr. Latrica Best serving as Associate Dean for Graduate Education in College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Latrica Best serving as Associate Dean for Graduate Education in College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Bob Carini's co-authored paper, “Student Engagement and Student Learning: Testing the Linkages,” now cited over 2500 times on Google Scholar.
Dr. Bob Carini's co-authored paper, “Student Engagement and Student Learning: Testing the Linkages,” now cited over 2500 times on Google Scholar.
Next SSA (virtual) meeting on February 14 at 12:30
Next SSA (virtual) meeting on February 14 at 12:30
Listen to Dr. Melanie Gast discuss her new article, "Reconceptualizing College Knowledge: Class, Race, and Black Students in a College-Counseling Field"
Listen to Dr. Melanie Gast discuss her new article, "Reconceptualizing College Knowledge: Class, Race, and Black Students in a College-Counseling Field"
SOC PhD students John Broadus and Trisha Douin submit CJ article on CRT and diversity topics in education
SOC PhD students John Broadus and Trisha Douin submit CJ article on CRT and diversity topics in education
SOC MA alum, Emilie Dyer, promoted to Executive Director of Americana Community Center
SOC MA alum, Emilie Dyer, promoted to Executive Director of Americana Community Center
Sociology Student Association (SSA) meeting virtually today at noon
Sociology Student Association (SSA) meeting virtually today at noon
Yearlings Club Virtual Forum on Sun, March 27 (4-5:30): "Police Reform: Where Are We Now - A Status Report"
Yearlings Club Virtual Forum on Sun, March 27 (4-5:30): "Police Reform: Where Are We Now - A Status Report"
Registration for summer and fall classes now open for current graduate students
Registration for summer and fall classes now open for current graduate students
Congratulations to James Joyce who successfully defended his thesis on July 26
Congratulations to James Joyce who successfully defended his thesis on July 26
Dr. Melanie Gast's project on youth/young adults of color and racial inequalities and Covid-19 receives spring grant
Dr. Melanie Gast's project on youth/young adults of color and racial inequalities and Covid-19 receives spring grant
ZDNet ranks UofL Kentucky's top online school
ZDNet ranks UofL Kentucky's top online school
Nine Sociology faculty and staff named "Student Champions" in 2022
Nine Sociology faculty and staff named "Student Champions" in 2022
New department chair, Dr. Dave Roelfs, begins May 2
New department chair, Dr. Dave Roelfs, begins May 2
Dr. Karen Christopher promoted to full professor
Dr. Karen Christopher promoted to full professor
Dr. Cynthia Ganote presents at Berea College Symposium on Race and Education April 22
Dr. Cynthia Ganote presents at Berea College Symposium on Race and Education April 22
Successful SSA donation drive for Cardinal Cupboard
Thank you to everyone who donated to the SSA's drive for the Cardinal Cupboard. For more information about the Cupboard or to donate, visit their website at https://louisville.edu/involvement/leadership/engage-lead-serve-board/cardinalcupboard
Congratulations to our 21-22 Department Graduate Student Award winners
Congratulations to our 21-22 Department Graduate Student Award winners
Dr. Melanie Gast has two co-authored publications, one of which includes SOC PhD alum, Dr. Jack "Trey" Allen
Dr. Melanie Gast has two co-authored publications, one of which includes SOC PhD alum, Dr. Jack "Trey" Allen
Fulbright Scholarship Information Sessions on April 12 and 13
Fulbright Scholarship Information Sessions on April 12 and 13
Congratulations to our newest Alpha Kappa Delta members
Congratulations to our newest Alpha Kappa Delta members
Join us for our AKD Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 15, 2 PM in SAC W117
Join us for our AKD Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 15, 2 PM in SAC W117
Panelists discuss "The Slow Destruction of Blackness in Kentucky Higher Education" April 13 (noon)
Panelists discuss "The Slow Destruction of Blackness in Kentucky Higher Education" April 13 (noon)
Dr. Cynthia Ganote who has received the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE) 2022 Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award
Dr. Cynthia Ganote who has received the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE) 2022 Presidential Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Award
Dr. Karen Christopher receives 2022 Catalyst Champion Award by Commission on the Status of Women
Dr. Karen Christopher receives 2022 Catalyst Champion Award by Commission on the Status of Women
Dr. Lauren Heberle receives 2022 College of Arts & Sciences Award for Community Engagement
Dr. Lauren Heberle receives 2022 College of Arts & Sciences Award for Community Engagement
Attend the Virtual Career Fair on April 6 9AM-5 PM
Attend the Virtual Career Fair on April 6 9AM-5 PM
REMINDER: SSA/SGSA donation drive for Cardinal Cupboard runs through March 31
SSA/SGSA donation drive for Cardinal Cupboard runs through March 31
Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Ganote on her publication in edited book on equity and inclusion in higher education
Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Ganote on her publication in edited book on equity and inclusion in higher education
Campus Resource Day for Newly Admitted Students on March 26 (9-3)
Campus Resource Day for Newly Admitted Students on March 26 (9-3)
UofL Career Center's "Creating a Career in Start Ups and Technology...No Matter Your Major" virtual panel discussion today at 4 PM
UofL Career Center's "Creating a Career in Start Ups and Technology...No Matter Your Major" virtual panel discussion today at 4 PM
Truth Tellers Screening at the Speed Cinema on Sunday, April 10, 3 PM
Truth Tellers Screening at the Speed Cinema on Sunday, April 10, 3 PM
Annual Social Justice Student Research Paper Awards due April 25
Annual Social Justice Student Research Paper Awards due April 25