Articles from 2024
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Jennifer Haylett to serve as Faculty Fellow for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Monday, September 9, 2024
As a Faculty Fellow, Haylett will focus on enhancing support, incentives, and structures that facilitate teaching excellence and student learning.
Grad Student Hyunsik Chun accepts Assistant Professor position
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Hyunsik Chun officially accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Sociology at Kyung Hee University in South Korea.
Stephanie DiPietro elected Executive Counselor for the American Society of Criminology
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Dr. DiPietro was elected to serve as Executive Counselor for the American Society of Criminology (ASC).
Victor Ray elected Vice President of the American Sociological Association
Monday, June 17, 2024
Dr. Ray was elected as the 2025-2026 Vice President of the American Sociological Association, the world's largest and most prominent sociological association.
Sociology as a Vocation: The Life of Steve Wieting
Monday, May 20, 2024
Long-time Sociology Professor Stephen G. Wieting, age 83, passed away on July 22, 2023.
Professor Steve Wieting Honored at the 2024 Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society
Monday, May 20, 2024
The Midwest Sociological Society annual conference held a special memorial session to honor Professor Steve Wieting who passed away last year.
Renowned Professor Jenn Haylett Shares Personal Journey and Professional Insights
Monday, May 20, 2024
Professor Jennifer Haylett reflects on her journey to becoming a faculty member at the Department of Sociology and Criminology.
Matthew Anderson on Surviving and Thriving in the Iowa Sociology PhD Program
Monday, May 20, 2024
Dr. Matthew Andersson earned his PhD from the Department of Sociology and Criminology in 2014 and shares advice with current PhD students.
Chad Rhym Points His Sociological Lense at Journalism
Monday, May 20, 2024
Chad Rhym is using his experience in two professions, journalism and sociology, to conduct research that can improve both.
Joanna Frazier: Earning a PhD by Advancing Theories of Crime and Victimization
Monday, May 20, 2024
Learn more about Joanna Frazier's path to pursuing a PhD at the University of Iowa Department of Sociology and Criminology.
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