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Exploring Society Visually

by John Grady Visual sociology enters the mainstream. Here’s how…

Digital Humanities Assignment Earns National Recognition

The digital timelines made by students for WMST 101 have caught the eye of the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Miranda’s Great Adventure

As an ESL teacher living in Korea I have a particular skill set. I’m a pro with band-aids. I can fix anything with twine and…

Putting Sociology Skills to Work

Chris Kelley ‘96 finds sociology is a natural fit for market research and consulting

Professor Gallagher’s translation selected as an Outstanding Academic Title of 2013

Professor Edward J. Gallagher’s translation of The Romance of Tristan and Iseut has been selected by Choice (published by the American Library Association) as an…

Gregory Poulin ’11, publishes on Asia and the Pacific

Gregory Poulin has recently published two articles as lead features in The Diplomat.

Saving the Children

By John Grady The dramatic decline in infant mortality has lifted a burden of sorrow.

Charting Life

by John Grady Life expectancy as a chronicle of civilization.

What Can You Do? Service Sociology and Social Problems

By A. Javier Trevino A new type of sociology is devoted to the practical amelioration of social problems.

The Passion of Mission Hill

“Mission Hill and the Miracle of Boston” recorded the impact of desegregation and urban renewal. Professor Grady’s 1978 controversial documentary was recently featured at the…

Friendship, Philosophy, and Finland

Prentice Professor of Philosophy Nancy Kendrick presented two papers in October in Helsinki, Finland: “Activity and Passivity in Mary Astell’s Theory of Friendship” at the…

Khadim Niang ’15 in The Gambia

Khadim Niang ’15 interned at Conscience International, an NGO in The Gambia. “Conscience International’s mission, basic rights such as education and healthcare….”