Department of Sociology

Through the exploration of social and individual dynamics, we prepare our students to enrich social scientific understandings of the complex problems societies face today.

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Recent News

Wrigley-Field Co-authors Article on COVID Mortality in Minnesota

In an article published in Health Affairs, Assistant Professor Elizabeth Wrigley-Field examines the association of neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage with excess…

HBO Original Level Playing Field New Documentary Series. Inequality is not a game. Streaming September 14 HBO Max

Prof. Hartmann Featured in HBO Documentary "Level Playing Field" on Sept. 14

Professor Doug Hartmann is featured in a new four-part HBO and HBO Max documentary series premiering on September 14, "Level Playing Field." Hartmann is featured in the series…

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Public Life Starts Here

How University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts faculty and students understand division and polarization.

Q&A with Truman Scholar Gurtaran Johal

Gurtaran Johal was named a Truman scholar in April 2021 for her dedicated work, passion, and leadership in public service. Johal is one of 62 students that the Truman…

New Public Life Project prepares students to grapple with divisions

To help encourage connection and discussion across social and political lines, the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) at the University of Minnesota has launched the Public Life…

Upcoming Events

September 21, 2021

Public Life Project Launch Party

Celebrate the launch of the Public Life Project with a screening of our Twin Cities PBS shorts and a discussion with CLA faculty experts.