College of Arts and Sciences

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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Dr. Dale Dannefer was elected incoming President of the Society for Longitudinal and Life Course Studies (SLLS).  He will serve as President Elect next year, from 2024 to 2025, and then a two-year term as President until 2027.  He currently serves as Section Editor for their journal, Longitudinal and...

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Dr. Cassi Pittman Claytor has been awarded the A. Wade Smith Award for Teaching, Mentorship, and Service from the Association of Black Sociologists. The A. Wade Smith Award for Teaching, Mentorship, and Service was established in 1998. Named in honor of A. Wade Smith, Ph.D., the award recognizes an ABS member for outstanding teaching, mentoring,...

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