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W.E.B. Du Bois, Erving Goffman, Dorothy Swaine Thomas, and E. Digby Baltzell all broke new sociological ground while working at the University of Pennsylvania. As one of the oldest departments of sociology in the country, Penn Sociology continues its tradition of excellence with twenty-plus award-winning, distinguished faculty recognized for their scholarly achievements and leadership in the field.

Upcoming Events



COLLOQUIUM- Nissim Mizrachi - Tel Aviv University

Colloquium
Beyond Suspicion: The Moral Clash Between Rootedness and Progressive Liberalism.
Nov 20, 2024 at - | PSC Commons - 403 McNeil Building



Race, Ethnicity & Immigration (REI) Workshop: TBA

Workshop
Nov 22, 2024 at - | 367 McNeil



Education and Inequality Workshop: TBA

Workshop
Nov 25, 2024 at - | McNeil 367