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No problem is too big for Aura Garcia
A sociology major makes perfect sense for Aura Garcia (’23 sociology), who excels at coming up with solutions to challenges.
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Alum is inducted into Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame
Dwight Hinson (’98 sociology) is honored for his collegiate wrestling accomplishments at Iowa State from 1993 through 1998.
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Monic Behnken named first LAS associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion
Monic Behnken, associate professor of sociology and director of the Leadership Studies Program at Iowa State University, will begin her appointment on July 1.
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Department of Sociology adopts a new name
Beginning July 1, the Department of Sociology will change its name to better reflect students’ growing interest in criminal justice.
From college to career: Coming full circle
After years of a career in public relations and marketing, Daphne Christensen’s (’98 sociology, journalism) sociology degree is now taking center stage.
DeLisi study finds sexual offenders commit more crimes than their record shows
Matt DeLisi’s research suggests that sexual offenders are capable of committing more severe sexual crimes than what their official records indicate.
Sociology alum earns United Nations Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert Bullard (’76 Ph.D. sociology), recognized as the Father of Environmental Justice, has received the United Nations Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest environmental honor given by the UN.
Alum Janese Milam keeps criminals compliant
Graduating with a double major in criminal justice and sociology is the key to alum Janese Milam’s success at Iowa’s Department of Criminal Investigation.
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Sociology launches new learning community for criminal justice majors
The Criminal Justice League, a new learning community for first-year criminal justice majors, creates student connections right from the start.
NSF awards grant to study impacts, responses to COVID-19 in small Iowa towns
Associate Professor of Sociology David Peters has received a rapid-response grant from the National Science Foundation to study the COVID-19 impact on small Iowa towns.