The CU Denver Sociology Master's Degree might be for you! The application deadline for 2023-24 is March 15. Contact Dr. Adam Lippert (adam.lippert@ucdenver.edu) for more information. 

Who were Molly Brown, Bessie Coleman, and Amache Ochinee Prowers and how did they fight patriarchy, racism, and colonialism to advance women's rights? See this great list of events celebrating Women's History Month sponsored by the Denver Public Library.

The Center for Colorado Women’s History focuses on scholarship, research, lectures, tours, and exhibits that expand the understanding and collective memory of the history of women in Colorado. Most importantly, the Center connects local stories to the broader stories of women’s history worldwide.

Faculty in Conversation. Join the Sociology Club in welcoming Jenny Vermilya (Ph.D.), Lucy Dwight (Ph.D.), and Jennifer Camacho Taylor (Ph.D.), for a conversation focused on programs for the career-bound Sociology student, and those in related fields. Join us for a Q&A, tips and tricks, and career deep dives from our very own faculty members!

This event is taking place on March 8th, from 10-11 a.m on zoom or in person, at the Lawrence Street Center Building Room 450. 

(Leading Light, mural by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, 2021)

Congratulations to all our Sociology majors who made the Dean’s List last semester! You know who you are. And now others know who you are too! Keep up the great work!

Ashley Bedore, Kathleen Bricker, Carina Brizzard, Shannon Butch, Bianca Campos, Michael Chandonnet, Rebecca Chun, Chandra Dailey, Wendell Daniels, Thomas DePinto, Syndney Eaton, Gisella Faddoul, Dotan Ferszt, Kristine Findlay, Carlos Garcia, Owen Goetz, Virginia Guerrero de Munoz, Ahsanae Haskins, Maria Hidalgo, Chaeli Hobbs, Olivia Jones, Mercy Kibet, Carolyne Lanyero, Renna Munson, Amber Reynolds, Erin Ruiz, Alexander Turner, Mirakle Wright.

You're a sociologist? You're in good company! Check out this cool list of amazing people who have impacted the world and who majored in Sociology. We'll look forward to adding you to the list!

Dr. Esther Sullivan participated in a panel on institutional investment in the US housing stock for the US Department of Housing and Urban Affairs in December. The panel was introduced by HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge. HUD let panelists know that this was the the most attended Policy Development and Research panel in the program's 10 year history! Thanks for representing CU Denver Sociology Esther! Here's the full video. 

Curious about Equal Pay for Equal Work? So is Milo. In Colorado, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act went into effect on January 1st, 2021. The law requires Colorado businesses to provide equal pay–including benefits—to all employees performing substantially similar work. 

Denver Students Rally against Gun Violence at Colorado Capitol. At least a thousand Denver high school students walked out of class on March 3 in response to the death of a 16-year-old classmate at Denver's East High School. 

U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence. According to new Center for Disease Control, data, nearly 3 in 5 (57%) U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021—double that of boys, representing a nearly 60% increase and the highest level reported over the past decade. Teen girls are experiencing record-high levels of violence, sadness, and suicide risk. LGBQ+ teens continue to face extremely high levels of violence and mental health challenges. The CDC report raises urgency to invest in schools as a vital lifeline to help struggling youth. 

The Global Fight for Women's Rights Continues. France24 reports on Iranian women's continued efforts to push for change in Iran. Read what women in the country have accomplished through their protests and what they believe remains to be done.