Sociology News
18 July 2022The Human Factor: Guest Lecturers Offer View of Criminology and Penology
Guest lecturers lend a human-centered approach to penology studies at HWS.
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5 May 2022Morris ’19 Receives Scholarship to Northeastern Law School
Mentorship at HWS leads to a career in social justice.
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15 October 2021Examining the Most Brutal Prison Uprising in U.S. History
Correctional Officer William Billy Quinn was the first casualty of the Attica Prison Riot; his daughter visits HWS to discuss justice for Atticas victims and their survivors.
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2 October 2021Challenging Social Inequalities
Allison Jordan '21 graduated magna cum laude in anthropology and sociology and joined Steps to Success at Notre Dame Mission Volunteers, an AmeriCorps program.
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17 February 2021Mendelson '17 Reflects on Peace Corps Experiences
HWS commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps by asking alums to reflect on their service as volunteers.
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25 June 2020Honors Students Demonstrate Academic Rigor
Twenty-eight students in the Classes of 2020 have graduated with Honors, demonstrating academic rigor and excellence in written and oral communication.
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22 November 2019Steinfeldt '20 Wins State Sociological Competition
National surveys of what employers are looking for in recent college graduates reinforce how crucial it is that undergraduates develop excellent communication and research skills, says Professor of Sociology Renee Monson. For sociology students, the “Pro Present” course taught by Monson helps students hone these skills as they prepare for presentations at regional and state-level conferences.
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