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Julianna Anika Jimenez’s experiences and classes helped fuel her passion for social justice and inspired her to pursue further education.

What does a sustainable future look like? CLA students have some ideas. In honor of Earth Day, read about four students tackling today’s most pressing environmental problems.

Grad student Shania Kuo found sociology helped her understand societal issues. It’s also encouraged her to explore topics close to her own Asian American identity.

Congratulations to Chotsani Elaine Dean (art) and Michael Esposito (sociology), CLA's 2025 Scholars of the College.

Sociology Professor Doug Hartmann is the recipient of the Center for Sociocultural Sport and Olympic Research (CSSOR)'s 2025 Distinguished Scholar Award.

Sociology professor Elizabeth Wrigley-Field was interviewed by Minnesota Public Radio.

Penny Edgell, a professor in the sociology department, is interviewed.

Professor Penny Edgell is quoted in this story by the New York Times.

Sociology professor Penny Edgell was interviewed for this Star Tribune story.

The Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) graduate student fellowship program supports students working on a broad range of international migration- and US immigration…