Sociology

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Department of Sociology Receives a $1 million Gift for Scholarships

Dec. 10, 2024

Support from an anonymous donor marks a milestone in the department’s ability to recruit, retain, and support talented students from diverse backgrounds

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Jennifer Reich Featured In WalletHub's 'Most Caring Cities in America'

Dec. 10, 2024

When we need a helping hand, we sometimes need to seek assistance from our local government and community. We asked a panel of experts for their ideas on how cities can provide the care that residents need and address other significant challenges.

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Dr. Esther Sullivan lends expertise to NBC News' report on Latino mobile home park residents denouncing conditions and alleging discrimination

Dec. 10, 2024

"However, these houses are not classified as real estate but as personal property, and that means they have fewer protections,” said Esther Sullivan, an associate sociology professor at the University of Colorado in Denver and author of the book “Manufactured Insecurity: Mobile Home Parks and Americans’ Tenuous Right to Place.”...

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