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Pennsylvania’s population quickly becoming older, slowly more diverse
Michelle Frisco, professor of sociology and demography, explains the reason PA’s population is quickly becoming older and slowly more diverse
The Virtues of a Summer Job
New York Times article quotes Jeremy Staff on why having a job during the school year can be fine, as long as you don’t overdo it.
Transforming education: A powerful classroom experience
In 2011, an unexpected friendship began between Penn State professor of sociology Sam Richards and Basim Razzo, an Iraqi citizen living on the other side of this world.
Sociology professor talks U.S. census on McCourtney Institute podcast
Jennifer Van Hook on why 'it’s good to be counted'
Outstanding alumni and undergraduate students honored at the 2018 Department of Sociology and Criminology Award Ceremony
Outstanding alumni and undergraduate students honored at the 2018 Department of Sociology and Criminology Award Ceremony
Daniel Ramirez receives the Milton B. Dolinger Graduate Fellowship in the World War II Er
Congratulations to Daniel Ramirez who was awarded the Milton B. Dolinger Graduate Fellowship in the World War II Era for 2018-2019 to support his dissertation research Life After Starving in the Womb: a Study on the Effects of In-utero Malnutrition During World War II on Income and Health in Late-life.
Cassie McMillan receives the Sheila Burkett and Douglas T. Noakes Graduate Fellowship
Congratulations to Cassie McMillan who was awarded the Sheila Burkett and Douglas T. Noakes Graduate Fellowship for 2018-2019 to support her dissertation research on social networks.