What's New?

Sociology Alumnus Steve H. Murdock confirmed as Director of the U.S. Census Bureau.

Dr. Murdock completed both an MA (1972) and his Ph.D. (1975) in sociology here at the University of Kentucky. While a student here, he was noted for his leadership, teaching and department involvement on several occasions. On June 18th, 2007, President Bush nominated Dr. Murdock for director of the US Census Bureau, and was confirmed by the Senate on December 20th. Congratulations Steve!

Visit the University of Kentucky news release about Dr. Murdock's appointment here.

Read his bio and vita here.

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NOTE THE NEW TIME FOR DR. BESSER'S LECTURE:

Dr. Terry Besser from Iowa State University is the 2008 Thomas Ford Distinguished Alumnus. Please join us for Dr. Besser's Lecture on May 1st, 2008 at 3:30pm in the W.T. Young Auditorium, with light liquid refreshments to follow. 

DEPARTMENT AWARDS CEREMONY: Come join us for our annual Sociology Department Awards Ceremony Friday, May 2nd, from 3pm to 5pm in the WT Young Library Gallery. A light reception will follow.

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New Sociology Assistant Professor Earns Award:

 

Ed Morris has won the 2008 Scholarly Achievement Award  from the North Central Sociological Association for his book An Unexpected Minority: White Kids in an Urban School. Morris, will be joining the Department of Sociology in Fall of 2008.

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UK Sociology Professor, Dr. Carrie Oser, Receives Prestigious Award for Substance Abuse Research    (read about it here)

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Robynn Pease, (Ph.D., UK Sociology, 2002) Appointed as new Director of UK's Work-Life Office    (read about it here)

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Committee Assignments for 2007-08 (click here to open)

 

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Committee Assignments 2007-08 (click here)

Conference Information (click here)

A and S Computing Services (click here)

Department of Sociology Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Sociology is to be a nationally recognized academic leader in the discipline of sociology, commensurate with being part of a leading Research I University.

The research program of the department seeks to acquire and maintain a highly visible presence in top ranked refereed journals and academic publishers as well as consistently obtaining extra-mural support from prestigious granting organizations.  The graduate program is focused on training students for professional careers as skilled researchers, teachers, and practitioners in a variety of academic and applied
settings.

The undergraduate program is centered on providing outstanding sociological training that is professionally-and career-oriented. The service program of the department seeks to apply sociological knowledge to
the solution of problems at the local, state, national, and international levels.