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
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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

  • David Embrick: SSSP President
    Congratulations to Associate Professor David Embrick on being elected for the SSSP presidency for 2026-2027! He will serve as President-Elect in 2025-2026.   From the SSSP’s website: The SSSP is an interdisciplinary community of scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students interested in the application of critical, scientific, and humanistic perspectives to the study of vital social […]
    Posted on April 10, 2025

Upcoming Events

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  • Jun
    10
    Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Defense of Junlan Ren
    Zoom
    10:00 AM

    Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Defense of Junlan Ren

    Stratifying Health: How Structural Xenophobia and the

    Digital Divide Serve as Contemporary Determinants of Health

  • Nov
    12
    Sociology Graduate Student Lunch: Timothy Recuber
    Manchester Hall
    12:15 PM

    Sociology graduate students are invited to chat with our colloquium speaker, Dr. Timothy Recuber, prior to his lecture. Lunch will be served.

  • Nov
    12
    Sociology Colloquium: Timothy Recuber (Smith College)
    McHugh Hall
    2:00 PM

    The Department of Sociology is excited to welcome Dr. Timothy Recuber (Smith College) to participate in our colloquium series. The talk will be followed by a Q&A.

  • Nov
    12
    Sociology Reception: Timothy Recuber
    TBD
    4:00 PM

    Join us after Dr. Timothy Recuber’s colloquium lecture for appetizers and lively conversation!

Sociology in the News

An aerial view of the temporary labyrinth set up on the Founders Green
One Step at a Time: Labyrinths (Even Temporary Ones) Are a Place for Wellness

A temporary labyrinth that offers opportunities for quiet reflection and contemplation may become a permanent campus feature