Congratulations to Ruth Braunstein, winner of the inaugural Early Career Award from the Sociology of Religion section of the American Sociological Association. This award recognizes an early-career scholar (who may be in any position, not necessarily on the tenure track) who has made an outstanding contribution to the sociological study of religion. Contributions could include […]
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Rianka Roy: Policy Exception Grant
Please join us in congratulating Rianka Roy, who has received a Policy Exception Grant for summer 2021!
Noel Cazenave: “Accusations about teaching ‘critical race theory’ in Connecticut often lack evidence”
Professor Noel Cazenave was cited in the recent Hartford Courant article, “Accusations about teaching ‘critical race theory’ in Connecticut often lack evidence, used as a vehicle for broader attacks on equity and inclusion.” *Excerpt* Recent outcry over critical race theory is a manifestation of white conservative backlash to the racial justice movement that gained surging support […]
Mary Fischer: Chair Elect of the Community and Urban Section of ASA
Congratulations to Mary Fischer, who is the chair elect of the Community and Urban Section of the American Sociological Association! Members of the Section on Community and Urban Sociology explore new social theory and develop empirical research on groups living, working, and communicating across geographical boundaries, including cities, suburbs, and rural areas, as well […]
Kristen Kirksey: Wood/Raith Gender Identity Living Trust Fellowship
Congratulations to Kristen Kirksey, recipient of the 2021 Wood/Raith Gender Indentity Summer Fellowship! The Wood/Raith Living Trust is named for Audrey Wood (UCONN class of ‘47) and Edeltraut Raith. Both Wood and Raith earned their Masters in Library Science from the University of Southern California and spent their careers as librarians with the San Francisco […]
Cara Cancelmo: Mentorship Excellence Award
Congratulations to Sociology graduate student Cara Cancelmo, who received a nomination for the Mentorship Excellence Award. In recognition of the critically important role that mentors play in supporting undergraduate research and creative activity, the Office of Undergraduate Research offers two annual awards for outstanding mentorship. Each year, a committee of undergraduate students selects one or […]
Jessica Yorks: 2021 Honorable Mention Awardee of the Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship
Please join us in congratulating Jessica Yorks, the 2021 Honorable Mention Awardee of the Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship. The Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship Award was established in 2005 to support first generation college students who began their academic careers in a community college, have faced significant obstacles, are committed to teaching, and […]
Matthew Hughey: For Black Workers, Age Discrimination Strikes Twice
Check out “For Black Workers, Age Discrimination Strikes Twice” in The Washington Post, which cites research by Sociology Professor Matthew Hughey on racism among White people and his analysis of other’s research on racism. *** When he saw the chart above, University of Connecticut sociologist Matthew Hughey was struck by the steadiness of the trend […]
Kenneth Vaughan: Are We Really Ready to Return to ‘Normal’?
Read Assistant Professor in Residence Kenneth Vaughan’s comments on how society will rebound from COVID-19 in “Are We Really Ready to Return to ‘Normal’?” published by Fox5 New York. *** The University of Connecticut’s Dr. Kenneth Vaughan said this involves all of us taking interest in the well-being of others. Vaughan, a sociology professor, admitted to looking forward to […]
In Memoriam: Christopher Loring (SOCI 2021)
The Sociology Department joins the University in mourning the death of Christopher Loring, a senior Sociology major who passed away on May 7, 2021. For those wishing to pay their respect to Christopher’s family, calling hours will be on May 13, 2021 at 4:00 pm at DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 North Main Street, Southington, Connecticut. A […]