Welcome to Sociology

At the University of Connecticut

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Every year, our department strives to continue its legacy of excellence in the field of Sociology through outstanding scholarly research, teaching, and public engagement. Our faculty are internationally and nationally prominent; we have a history of leadership in professional organizations. Our faculty and graduate students are engaged in exciting, socially meaningful research; many of them have been featured in the media this year.

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225
Undergraduate Majors

100+
Minors

100+
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Bandana Purkayastha and Andrew Moiseff, CLAS associate deans, hand out diplomas at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Commencement ceremony one at Gampel Pavilion on May 7, 2023.

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Bhoomi Thakore, a professor in the Department of Sociology, teaches SOCI 2830. Class, Power, and Inequality in the Austin Building on Feb. 26, 2024. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

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News and Events

Department News

  • Angie Beeman, ’10 (Ph.D.): “University Policies Have Not Kept Up with ‘Everyday Racism'”
    Congratulations to Sociology Ph.D. alum Angie Beeman on her recent commentary article, "University Policies Have Not Kept Up with 'Everyday Racism'". The University World News article criticizes the reactionary approach to racism that many universities have implemented, citing that this approach fosters an unsafe, ignorant environment for university community members of color.
    Posted on November 18, 2024

Upcoming Events

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  • Feb
    19
    UCHI Faculty Talk: Bhoomi Thakore
    Homer Babbidge Library
    12:15 PM

    A research talk by UConn faculty member Bhoomi Thakore (Sociology).

  • Feb
    21
    Accelerated MA Information Session
    Manchester Hall
    4:00 PM

    Learn how YOU can get involved in the Accelerated Masters program offered by the Department of Sociology!

  • Apr
    25
    Parcells Lecture: Lisa Tessman (Binghamton University)
    Storrs Hall
    ALL DAY

    The Philosophy Department annually invites a distinguished scholar whose work is broadly in ethics or value theory, to speak to a wide general audience.

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