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Karen Heimer awarded the 2025 Mentor Award from the American Society of Criminology
Monday, December 8, 2025
Professor Lynn's article featured in ASA's Work-in-Progress Blog
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
One, True Occupational Ladder? A Reconsideration of how Americans perceive the occupational hierarchy.
From Social Research to Medical School
Friday, August 8, 2025
Hannah Zadeh forges a path between sociological research and the practice of medicine.
Two-Wheeled Sociologists
Friday, August 8, 2025
The sociology faculty and graduate students at University of Iowa have a tradition of biking and socializing going back more than two decades.
Using Cultural Artifacts to Teach Sociology
Friday, August 8, 2025
Art -what is good for? Absolutely something! I am paraphrasing the lyrics from Edwin Starr’s song War, which I love, because I want to reflect on the way in which sociologists can use cultural artifacts to teach sociology.
The Sociological Imagination at Home
Friday, August 8, 2025
How do sociologists think about and practice sociology out in the world?
Carrie Hodgson Finds Her Path at the University of Iowa
Friday, August 8, 2025
During her four years at the University of Iowa, Carrie Hodgson has shown everyone how to take full advantage of a university education.
Back to the Future: Kate O’Neill Centers a Wealth of Experience on Midwestern Roots
Friday, August 8, 2025
Assistant Professor Kate O’Neill brought her impressive research, life experiences, and social insight with her when she joined our department in fall 2024.