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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- Mary-Hunter "Mae" McDonnell, PhD - Wharton Management

Colloquium
TBA
Sep 18, 2024 at - | PSC Commons - 403 McNeil Building



Education and Inequality Workshop: TBA

Workshop
Sep 20, 2024 at - | McNeil 367



Education & Inequality (E&I) TBA

Workshop
Sep 23, 2024 at - | McNeil 367