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Joel’s passing marks the end of an era for those of us who had the privilege of learning from him, working alongside him, and calling him a friend.

Brittany L. Wright (BA’ 14, sociology) is a music lover, a DJ, and a passionate advocate for helping kids and families navigate the government and health care systems.

Eleven exceptional alumni who are champions of change. Meet this year's Outstanding Alumni recipients.

Alma Matters is a quarterly e-newsletter distributed to CLA alumni and friends. This month's feature spotlights GerShun Avilez, the college's 13th Dean.

Brenda Sanchez Murillo (BA ‘18, sociology and political science) pursued her majors as a way to comprehensively understand inequalities around her.

Professor of sociology Douglas Hartmann is quoted in this MN Daily story on how activists use symbols to spread awareness for their causes.

Chris Uggen, a professor of sociology, law and public affairs in the College of Liberal Arts, is quoted. 

The Twin Cities campus climbs in the annual assessment, ranking in the top 100 globally across 36 different subjects.

“Be flexible in your learning journey and trust that it all works together over time,” Priscilla Stallings (BA ‘09, sociology of law, criminology, and deviance) advises.

Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, an associate professor of sociology in the College of Liberal Arts, is quoted on the role of work in pandemic death rates.