UConn Sociology’s assistant professor, Dr. Bhoomi Thakore, has been recently quoted in an AP News article titled, “‘The Simpsons’ resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence”. This topic is related to her 2016 book, South Asians on the U.S. Screen.
Author: Day Ken
Sociology Graduate Course Schedule: Spring 2027
Please see this news post for a list of all Sociology Graduate courses being offered this semester.
Who Cares About Parents? Temporary Alliances, Exclusionary Practices, and the Strategic Possibilities of Parenting Group
Kim Price-Glynn, Author Rutgers University Press, 2025 Who cares for parental caregivers? The short answer is, parenting groups do. Who Cares for Parents examines how parenting groups collectively build and contribute significant resources to form a broader care infrastructure for adult family caregivers with children. This book looks at the content of care parenting groups […]
David Embrick: Given Two Awards from The Society for the Study of Social Problems
Our very own Professor David Embrick has been honored with the 2026 Doris Wikinson Faculty Leadership Award and the 2026 Lee Founders Award from The Society for the Study of Social Problems. These prestigious awards recognize his career leadership, service, and research within the field of Sociology. The Sociology Department wishes to extend our congratulations!
Bandana Purkayastha: Awarded 2026–2027 SWS Feminist Trailblazer Award
UConn Sociology Professor Bandana Purkayastha has been selected as the recipient of the 2026–2027 SWS Feminist Trailblazer Award by Sociologists for Women in Society. This award recognizes her outstanding contributions to sociology, feminist scholarship, mentorship, and public engagement. The Sociology Department wishes to extend our congratulations!
Mary Bernstein: Featured Interview in the Hartford Courant
UConn Sociology Professor Mary Bernstein has recently had a published interview in the Hartford Courant’s article “She’s a Sandy Hook survivor and a UConn student. Her passion now also is gun violence prevention.” She spoke to how youth activism, sparked in part by school shootings such as Sandy Hook, plays an important part in the […]
Read Volume 5 of “The Mirror”
Check out volume five (2026) of the Sociology undergraduate journal, The Mirror. Volume 5 was edited by editor-in-chief Ken Day alongside the rest of the editorial team: Eashwar Krishna, Maya Bolles, and Erin Tumimnello. The mission of The Mirror is to provide undergraduate students a platform to showcase their work and educate the community on sociological issues. The […]
Read Volume 4 of “The Mirror”
Check out volume 4 (2025) of the Sociology undergraduate journal, The Mirror. Volume 4 was edited by editor-in-chief Ken Day alongside the rest of the editorial team: Kevin Hudson and Grace Carpenter. The mission of The Mirror is to provide undergraduate students a platform to showcase their work and educate the community on sociological issues. The editorial […]
Lauren Danielowski: Awarded ASA Doctoral Dissertation Grant
Sociology graduate student Lauren Danielowski has been awarded the Doctoral Dissertation Grant from the American Sociological Association. The Sociology Department wishes to extend our congratulations!
Kim Price-Glynn: Interview Appears in UConn Today
Professor Kim Price-Glynn was featured in a UConn Today article profiling her book, “Who Cares About Parents?”, where she was interviewed on gendered inequalities in parenting. The Sociology Department wishes to extend our congratulations!