Beal Distinguished Lecture in Rural Sociology

Dr. Ryanne Pilgeram is guest speaker for the 2024 George M. Beal Lectureship in Rural Sociology

October 1, 2024

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

Alum with Iowa roots speaks at annual Beal Lecture

Michael Carolan (MS '99 rural sociology, Ph.D. '02 sociology) presented the 2022 Beal Distinguished Lecture in Rural Sociology on Oct. 31. Read More

November 15, 2022