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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 and Inequality (E&I)

Workshop
Defining fit: admissions faculty sponsorship and changing rationales in college admissions decisions
May 23, 2025 at -

Defining fit: admissions faculty sponsorship and changing rationales in college admissions decisions



Education and Inequality (E&I)

Workshop
Defining fit: admissions faculty sponsorship and changing rationales in college admissions decisions
Yikin Jiang (NYU)
May 23, 2025 at - | 367 McNeil Building – Sociology Conference Room

Defining fit: admissions faculty sponsorship and changing rationales in college admissions decisions