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New Book from Misra, Walters Explores Inequalities in Retail
“Walking Mannequins: How Race and Gender Inequalities Shape Retail Clothing Work” (University of California Press, 2022... Read more
Smith-Doerr Selected for NSF Distinguished Lecture
On December 16, 2021, Laurel Smith-Doerr, professor of Sociology and PI of the $3.1M NSF ADVANCE-Institutional Transformation grant at UMass Amherst, gave an ... Read more
Two Sociology Majors Named Rising Researchers
Two Sociology majors have been named UMass Rising Researchers in recognition of their outstanding commitment to research opportunities, especially amidst the challenges of this past academic year... Read more
Morais de Goes Awarded Dissertation Research Fellowship
PhD student Juliana Morais de Goes has been award the Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF), funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Kerrissey and Kitts Awarded 2021 Research Support Grants
Professors Jasmine Kerrissey and James Kitts have been named recipients of 2021 Research Support Grants for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Le Named SBS Outstanding Mentor
Professor C.N. Le, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Director of the Asian and Asian American Studies certificate program, is one of two recipients of the SBS Outstanding Mentor... Read more
2021 Sociology Undergraduate Award Winners Announced
Over 50 undergraduate students have been recognized for their exceptional research, writing, and dedication to the department and field of Sociology at the 2021 Sociology Award Ceremony, held on... Read more
Griffin-Fennell Named Director of the Academic Fellows Program
Felicia Griffin-Fennell has been appointed as the first full-time director for the ... Read more
Schalet Wins ADVANCE Faculty Peer Mentor Award
Associate Professor Amy Schalet has received the 2021 ADVANCE Faculty Peer Mentor Award for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of... Read more
Irvine wins 2021 Conti Faculty Fellowship
Professor Janice Irvine has been awarded a Conti Faculty Fellowship Award for 2021-2022. The Conti Faculty Fellowship provides faculty members with a unique opportunity to focus on their... Read more
Figueredo and Grogan Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
UMass Sociology graduate students Grazielle Figueredo and Helene Grogan have both been awarded Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation.
Siegel wins ASA Dissertation Research Grant
Graduate student Derek Siegel was awarded the a Research Improvement Grant from the American Sociological Association.
Kaiser wins Center for Research on Families Fellowship
Assistant Professor Joshua Kaiser has been awarded a Research Fellowship through the Center for Research on Families for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Yolanda Wiggins Delivers Graduate Student Speaker Speech
Yolanda M. Wiggins delivered the graduate student speaker speech at the May 8 virtual commencement celebrations.
Sharone Quoted in Huffpost article
Ofer Sharone is quoted in a huffpost.com article, “How Many Months Does It Take To Find A Job?”
Parvez Op-Ed in The Brussels Times
Fareen Parvez has an op-ed in The Brussels Times titled, “Targeting mothers in headscarves will not help France.”
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