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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



NO COLLOQUIUM

Colloquium
Faculty Meeting
Mar 26, 2025 at - | PSC Commons - 403 McNeil Building



Standing Faculty Meeting

Other Events
Mar 26, 2025 at - | PSC Commons - 403 McNeil



Education & Inequality (E&I )

Workshop
Breakfast Conversation with Dr. Yingyi Ma
Mar 27, 2025 at - | PSC Commons - 403 McNeil Building

Breakfast Talk with Dr. Yingyi Ma (9:00-10:30) -  Breakfastat 8:45