Articles from May 2022

Help us spread the news about the great work of UI Sociology and Criminology faculty, staff, students, and alumni! Please notify the department of your noteworthy awards, publications, presentations, and other achievements.

Tell Us Your News!

Marina Zaloznaya portrait photo

Symposium on Corruption, the Rise of Populism, and the Future of Democracy

Friday, May 27, 2022
Professor Marina Zaloznaya helped organize a three-day symposium on recent anti-corruption efforts and their impact on democracy.
Kelci Mueller photo

The Pandemic Life of Kelci Mueller

Friday, May 27, 2022
Learn more about graduate student Kelci Mueller's experience entering the University of Iowa during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Charles Mueller picture

New Fellowship Fund to Support Students in Honor of Professor Charles Mueller

Friday, May 27, 2022
Late faculty member Charles Mueller's family sets up a fellowship fund to provide one or more summer fellowships to graduate students.
Regan Smock standing in front of research poster

Regan Smock: Undergrad Research with Important Impact

Friday, May 27, 2022
Regan Smock, a senior studying Sociology, conducted research to assess the effectiveness of sexual assault prevention at the University of Iowa.
Mark Berg picture in classroom

Mark Berg’s World-Class Research Rooted in Iowa

Friday, May 27, 2022
Learn more about Professor Mark Berg's path to becoming a professor studying sociology-criminology and the social aspects of health.
Jenny Qin portrait photo

The Journey of 2003 Alum, Jenny Qin

Friday, May 27, 2022
Alumni Jenny Qin speaks with the department about the impact of her Sociology degree on her career and shares advice for future students.

Chair's Welcome Letter

Friday, May 27, 2022
Read the Department of Sociology & Criminology Chair's 2022 welcome letter.

Perez and Smock win 2022 Outstanding Senior Awards

Thursday, May 26, 2022
Brianna Perez and Regan Smock have won the 2022 Outstanding Senior Awards for Criminology and Sociology.

Lynn among winners of the 2022 Hubbard-Walder Award for Excellence in Teaching

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Freda Lynn was among the winners of the 2022 Hubbard-Walder Award for Excellence in Teaching from the UI Council on Teaching.