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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.

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EDUCATION& INEQUALITY E&I (WIP)

Workshop
Mar 31, 2025 at - | Sociology Conference Room, McNeil 367



COLLOQUIUM - Damon Centola, PhD - Annenberg

Colloquium
Apr 2, 2025 at - | PSC Commons - 403 McNeil Building

Damon Centola, PhD

Professor of Communication, Annenberg School for Communication
Professor of Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Professor of Sociology, School…



EDUCATION& INEQUALITY E&I (WIP)

Workshop
Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 7, 2024 at - | Sociology Conference Room. McNeil 367