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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. Read More

November 19, 2019

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. Read More

November 7, 2019

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. Read More

November 6, 2019

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! Read More

October 18, 2019

Work of professors emeriti in sociology is foundation for artwork in the ‘What’s Good Project’

Community vitality research by Cornelia Flora, Distinguished Professor emeritus of sociology, and Jan Flora, professor emeritus of sociology, is the foundation for a new art exhibit by Iowa State artist Jennifer Drinkwater. Read More

October 14, 2019

Daniel Butler joins the Department of Sociology as an assistant professor

Daniel Butler is a new faculty member in the Department of Sociology this fall. His teaching and research focus is in criminal justice studies. Read More

October 3, 2019

Shannon Harper is a new assistant professor in the Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology welcomes Shannon Harper to the faculty this fall. Her teaching and research focus is in criminal justice studies. Read More

October 3, 2019

Save the date: Beal Distinguished Lectureship in Rural Sociology is Oct. 29

John Major Eason is the invited speaker for the 2019 George M. Beal Distinguished Lectureship. Read More

October 2, 2019

Iowa State alum Molly Foley is impacting the ag industry in D.C.

Iowa State alum Molly Foley is using her PSA major (now agriculture and society) to impact U.S. trade negotiations. Read More

September 24, 2019

Mike Goebel talks to FarmHouse Fraternity about masculinity, vulnerability

Michael Goebel, assistant teaching professor in sociology, spoke to members of the FarmHouse Fraternity at the beginning of fall semester about how it's OK to not be OK. Read More

September 16, 2019