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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



Education and Inequality Workshop: TBA

Workshop
Dec 2, 2024 at - | McNeil 367



“Early Childhood Speaker Series”

Other Events
J. Lawrence Aber, New York University
Dec 3, 2024 - Oct 7, 2024 at -

Co-sponsored by the Early Childhood Education and Family Studies Academic Certificate Program (ECEFS), the Penn Early Childhood and Family Research Center (PECF) and Penn Sociology Education and Inequality.



NO COLLOQUIUM

Colloquium
Dec 4, 2024 at