A.D. White professor addresses threats to democracy
Theda Skocpol, Harvard scholar and A.D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell, will present the public lecture “Rising Threats to U.S. Democracy – Roots and Responses” on April 9.
Theda Skocpol, Harvard scholar and A.D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell, will present the public lecture “Rising Threats to U.S. Democracy – Roots and Responses” on April 9.
France is the first county in the world to include a right to an abortion in its constitution, underscoring the role of culture, religion and secular governance in the preservation and progress of individual freedoms, says sociologist Landon Schnabel.
State lawmakers consider whether to raise taxes on Vermont's richest residents this year...could higher taxes on the wealthy drive them out of the Green Mountain State?
Legalizing same-sex marriage in Greece would show other Eastern Orthodox Christians that providing rights does not undermine culture and values, says sociology scholar Landon Schnabel.
Everyone has different priorities when searching for love, but certain places simply make dating easier than others.
Katherine Zaslavsky has been selected to join the Cornell Chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
Violent protests have died down in France after the police killing of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk. But now the country’s far-right seems to have an opening.
Former President Donald Trump drew a torrent of criticism when he told Fox News' Sean Hannity earlier this month he wouldn't be a dictator "except on Day One" of a second administration.
Sociologist Landon Schnabel says the blessing of same-sex couples is an important and complex step for the Catholic Church.
With Professor Strogatz helping to lead the charge, the Math 101 initiative will attempt to decrease disparities, democratize the subject and better prepare young people to solve math problems.
Does Social Togetherness matter for short-term health outcomes?
The billionaire is returning to a city where he went to high school and where his parents live — it’s as simple as that.
To kick off the 2023 First Generation Celebration Week, Student and Campus Life gathered insights and advice from first-gen students, alumni and staff.
High earners often warn they will up and move when taxes are raised, but in the long term they are better off staying put.
With our government stalled, our democracy is threatened like never before, says comparative sociologist Mabel Berezin.
Reported violations of ethnic minority children’s rights by the Chinese government will be explored in a symposium Oct. 27.
The award is given by the American Sociological Association's Sociology of Religion Section.
Professor Sharron Sassler weighs in on what key ingredients make up a happy life.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers remote workers incentives to move. There are a few issues for existing residents.
Study shows moving can help foster a more robust social network, by strengthening “long ties” with others.
Amidst Tales of Population Decreasing, Number of Millionaires and Billionaires Rise.
Nexus Scholars spent eight weeks this summer working with researchers on campus on projects in the humanities, social sciences and physical sciences.
The Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina forces students and admission offices to employ workaround options, which scholars such as Professor Hirschman presume will not go the distance in furthering diversity in collegiate classrooms.
New Cornell sociology research: The “widowhood effect” – the tendency for married people to die in close succession – is accelerated when spouses don’t know each other’s friends well.
The professorships are possible because of generous gifts from alumni, parents and friends.
‘Unique times, unequal mobilities: Daily mobility during the de-escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic’
“Helping students realize their greatest potential is at the core of our mission in the College of Arts & Sciences."
Freshman Nic Oke is not ready to specialize, but he knows that majoring in Sociology will allow him to explore his many questions and interests based off his lived experiences.
This summer, 101 students in the College of Arts and Sciences will take part in groundbreaking research on campus with 61 faculty as part of the Nexus Scholars Program.
“Our alumni are entrepreneurs. Scientists. Authors. Attorneys. Actors. Innovators. Game changers. They’re lifelong learners who strive to make the world a better place, and we’re pretty proud of them.”
Syrielle Clement is a sociology major.
Yomaris Valerio Hernandez is a sociology major.
Only 36% of the gender segregation seen among college-educated workers is tied to their undergraduate degrees, a new study finds.
Prof. Mabel Berezin comments on the May Day strikes in France.
Danika made the bold decision to join the group of scholars that study the sociology of abortion as the topic for her senior honors thesis.
Professor Cristobal Young, on-screen, explains how he came to the conclusion that millionaire tax flight is 99% myth. He also shreds on guitar.
From diverse backgrounds, each faculty member selected brings expertise to further the program’s core mission: generating impactful research on access to civil justice and translating this research into practice.
Earn credit while exploring subjects in Sociology this summer!
"A theme of the Harrison College Scholar Program is that our students are independent but not isolated."
Sociology Alumna, Alexandra Gibbons, shares what inspired her to pursue her degree in Sociology and how she continues to use the degree in her day-to-day life...
Sociology Alumna, Jenny Todd, draws upon her Sociology training daily as a Psychometrician...
White guests favor Airbnb properties with white hosts, but are more inclined to rent from Black or Asian hosts if they see featured reviews from previous white guests, Cornell research finds.
Cristobal Young, a sociologist at Cornell, and Ithai Lurie, an economist at the U.S. Treasury, look at how incentives and embeddedness shape millionaire tax flight, highlighting the small effect tax reform has had on millionare migration thus far, and raising questions about how work-from-home policies will impact the future geography of the elite.
One of the legacies that Warren Mitofsky left was the formation of a fellowship in his name. This year’s Mitofsky Fellow is Nathália Santos, a PhD student in Cornell University’s Department of Sociology.
A New Year welcomes a new Director of Graduate Studies for the department of Sociology. As of the first of the year, Professor Vida Maralani will be taking the role over from Professor Erin York Cornwell, who’s proven remarkable dedication to the position over the last few years.
"Welcoming students to campus and providing them with the opportunity to connect to faculty and each other is a joy."
A new Freshman Writing Seminar Course, designed by second-year PhD student Lillan Dodderidge (academic interest areas include the Sociology of Education), wrapped up the Fall semester in early December. The class ended the term with a new-fashioned format for their final project.
Ben Rosche conceptualized and programmed a data visualization tool, which was presented at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) .
Findings suggest that apparent secularization in America is not a result of declining faith or decreased church attendance during the pandemic.
Anil Menon is researching the political legacies of forced migration, which is on the rise globally due to climate change and conflict.