Mission Statement of the Department of Sociology
“Guided by the Wisconsin Idea of service to the citizens of Wisconsin and beyond, the Department of Sociology conducts world-class research on important local and global social issues and prepares students for meaningful careers and lives of engaged citizenship.”
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Jane Ahn selected as a TA Fellow
December 8, 2025
Bijoyetri Samaddar receives Midwest Sociological Society scholarship
November 21, 2025
Max Besbris speaks on National Academies panel
November 17, 2025
Youbin Kang named co-winner of Theda Skocpol Dissertation Award
November 12, 2025- More News & Updates
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The Department of Sociology is a well-knit community of faculty, staff, and students. Under our umbrella, we pursue research that is leading many sociological subfields in new and different directions. We emphasize teaching and public service as well as research. Indeed, we draw no hard boundaries between our research, teaching, and service missions. We value and promote methodological, social, and cultural diversity.