College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Haoming Song, Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department, has been selected to serve on the inaugural editorial board of Sex & Sexualities, the newest American Sociological Association (ASA) journal. This exciting appointment reflects Dr. Song’s growing contributions to the sociology of sexualities, particularly in the study of LGBTQ families and their intersection with...

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The Annual Women of Achievement & Spotlight Awards of the Flora Stone Mather Women’s Center at CWRU celebrates the scholarship and research of women faculty and outstanding achievements by women campus staff and students.  This award recognizes women who, like Flora Stone Mather, address problems in their community and work...

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Lacey Caporale, recent graduate of the Department of Sociology, published an op-ed entitled "“Fancy-ass Restaurants” to “What about us?”: Gentrification in Cleveland’s Detroit Shoreway Neighborhood" in which she discusses the repercussions of gentrification in the Detroit Shoreway, including the ostracism of working-class residents, imbalance of resources, and public safety...

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On April 19, 2024, six students were initiated into the Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) International Sociology Honor Society and sixteen students were recipients of Undergraduate Awards. This year’s AKD initiates were Jeri' Avery, Kaylee Boney, Mikaela Elliott, Ellin Kim, Amanda Myles, and Sabrina Wicker. The Schermerhorn Award for a outstanding students...

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Dr. Haoming Song was selected for the Work and Family Researchers Network's Early Career Work and Family Fellowship Program, which provides support for recent doctoral recipients to advance their research, teaching, and long-term career prospects. The Work and Family Researchers Network’s mission is to facilitate virtual and face-to-face interaction among...

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Dr. Cassi Pittman Claytor was cited in Forbes article, "Rite Aid Facial Recognition Lawsuit Shows AI Risks Of Shopping While Black", where she discusses the potential dangers of retailers using artificial intelligence to implement security measures in their stores. “Retailers need to think carefully and cautiously before utilizing AI...

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