2022-09-22
- Sociology provides the scientific tools for investigating and understanding many of the world’s most challenging social problems. Whether it is investigating the role of crime in society, the impact of global markets, the challenges to sustainability, the strain of inequality, the fight for social justice, the place of culture, the drivers of climate change, the social significance of race, the...
2022-09-06 - Dr. Tim F. Liao is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Urbana-Champaign. Recently, there was a news article released on the publication of Professor Liao titled "Slogans Protesting Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Displayed Three Themes". To read the full article, click...
2022-08-02 - Ege Gungor Onal received his B.S. in Bioengineering with the highest honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. As a Cancer Scholar and the co-founder of the Cancer Center at Illinois Student Organization (CCIL-SO), he has been actively conducting research since his first year. Starting in Professor Brian T. Cunningham’s laboratory on liquid biopsy cancer diagnostics, he has...
2022-05-25 - Cynthia Buckley is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Recently, Professor Buckley participated in a Q&A discussing the history of abortion and the likely impact of a potential Roe v. Wade overturn. To read the published Q&A, click here.
2022-05-23 - Tim Liao is the Department Head and Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Recently, Professor Liao and ACES colleague Angela Lyons have been awarded a Chancellor's Call to Action to Address Racism and Social Injustice Research Program grant. The full amount of the grant is $75,000 and involves research and public engagement with...
2022-04-09 - Jose Atiles is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Recently, Professor Atiles was awarded the "Illinois Student Government Teaching Excellence Award" which recognizes instructors for outstanding performance in and out of the classroom. To read more about Professor Atiles and more recognized faculty, click...
2022-03-29 - Professor Cynthia Buckley was recently interviewed by the Illinois News Bureau on "How does Russian invasion exacerbate Ukraine's humanitarian crisis?" Click here for the full article. Abstract: "The damage sustained by Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion will require years of rebuilding efforts, necessitating broad-...
2022-01-27 - We are thrilled to announce the release of the Beyond Bigots & Snowflakes video series. These are short videos on viewpoint diversity, written by Professor Ilana Redstone, and developed with an amazing team at the University of Illinois’ Center for Teaching and Learning. Topics of the videos include: Building Community Through Viewpoint Diversity The Problem of...
2021-08-20 - Professor Cynthia Buckley was recently interviewed by Chicago Tonight (PBS) to discuss Illinois's regional census results. The interview is entitled "City Sees Slight Population Gain Versus Rural Illinois Loss." To view the interview click...
2021-07-02 - Professor Kevin Leicht was recently interviewed by the Illinois News Bureau on "Where have all the entry-level professional jobs gone?" Click here for the full article. Abstract: "The entry-level jobs that used to help new graduates in law, medicine and other fields learn their craft are disappearing due to globalization, the gig...
2021-06-23 - "Hello everyone! I am recruiting participants for my research study on intersex. The purpose is to learn more about the lived experiences of intersex Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the U.S. If you or someone you know fit the participant profile and have the capacity to participate, please contact me via email or phone listed on the flyer. Feel free to also share the flyer with...- 2021-03-03 - Want to learn more about UIUC Sociology? Missed a departmental event that you wish you could've gone to? Dying to meet the people behind the scenes in the department?? Check out the Sociology at Illinois YouTube channel! Click here to be taken to the homepage. Go back to the page for updates on the program, recordings of...
- 2021-01-28 - The Sociology Department initiated a new scholarship for undergraduate students this past Fall, and will take applications for Spring 21 scholarships. We encourage those with financial need to apply. The deadline to apply is February 7 at 11:59pm. Details below. The Sociology Undergraduate Student Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students with financial need,...
2021-01-26 - Sociology Department head and professor Tim Liao recently led a "study that examined the association between social and economic inequalities in U.S. counties and COVID-19 infections and deaths." (Chamberlain) The study, entitled "Association of Social and Economic Inequality With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Incidence and Mortality Across US Counties," was conducted with...- 2021-01-15 - The Sociology Department and the University are working to ensure students continue to feel supported and have access to the resources they need for personal, academic, and professional success as the pandemic is ongoing. Visit our page Resources for Navigating the Academic Year for a complete list of everything available to students on- and off-campus. Below is a...