Scholar GPS ranks Matt DeLisi the fifth most influential scholar of justice

December 21, 2023

Susan Stewart was interviewed for an article in The Hill: ‘Americans are Drinking as Much Alcohol Now as in Civil War Days’

December 21, 2023

Susan Stewart appeared on Scripps News to discuss women’s increasing alcohol consumption

December 21, 2023

Alum uses sociology degree to analyze data, help others

From analyzing data for insurance companies to representing underserved communities, find out how alum Jason Benell ('09 sociology) applies his degree in sociology every day. Read More

December 1, 2023

Ann Oberhauser gives presentation at the University of Iowa

Ann Oberhauser, professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, presented “Polarization and Identity Politics in the Heartland” at the University of Iowa’s Department… Read More

November 30, 2023

Ann Oberhauser, Dan Krier: Iowa Public Radio’s ‘Caucus Land’ podcast

November 30, 2023

Three ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture

Joe Hollis, a Ph.D. student in rural sociology and sustainable agriculture, contends that AI can be useful in many fields, even those managed and nurtured by farmers. Read More

November 29, 2023

LAS students focus on fall research

Jillian Seweryn (’23 criminal justice) was one of 13 students who earned an LAS Dean's High Impact Award for Undergraduate Research for fall semester. Seweryn was mentored by Shannon Harper, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Read More

November 27, 2023

J. Arbuckle receives Outstanding Paper Award from Agricultural and Environmental Letters

November 27, 2023

Beal Lecture focuses on the health of America’s rural population

Population health expert Shannon Monnat discussed why rural mortality rates are increasing at the 2023 Beal Distinguished Lectureship in Rural Sociology on Oct. 30. Read More

November 17, 2023