Sociology News & Events
Jennifer Karas Montez Named Editor-in-Chief of Leading Sociology Journal
The Maxwell sociologist has been appointed to lead a flagship American Sociological Association publication.
See related: Promotions & Appointments
Heterogeneous Impairment Patterns Among Midlife Latinos in the United States
The article, co-authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Marc Garcia, was published in the Journals of Gerontology: Series B.
See related: Aging, Disability, Health Equity, LatinX, United States
Maxwell Sociologist Named Visiting Scholar at Russell Sage Foundation
Gabriela Kirk-Werner will spend the spring of 2027 in residence at the foundation’s New York City headquarters to co-author a book on how the criminal justice system shapes the lives of people under court supervision.
See related: Alumni Experience, Crime & Violence, Law, United States
From $500 and a Dream to CFO: Alumna Dan Zhang Is Opening Doors for the Next Generation
The ClickUp executive has revived the Maxwell Student Emergency Support Fund to pay it forward—and because she knows firsthand what’s at stake.
See related: Alumni Experience, Giving, Student Experience
Yingyi Ma Cited in TIME Article on the Trump-Xi Summit and AI
“An opening chapter of an AI cold war is emerging,” Yingyi Ma, professor of sociology, wrote ahead of the summit in a Brookings Institution commentary piece that was referenced in TIME.
See related: Artificial Intelligence, China, Federal, Government, United States
US State Policy Index for Population Health Analyses
The article, co-authored by Maxwell professors Jennifer Karas Montez, Iliya Gutin and Shannon Monnat, was published in The Milbank Quarterly.
See related: Longevity, State & Local, U.S. Health Policy, United States
Maxwell Student Named 2027 Senior Class Marshal
Sociology student Alyssa Limjuco will represent the graduating class at Commencement and serve as a liaison to University administrators throughout the year.
See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience
2026-27 Remembrance Scholars Named: 35 Students, One Enduring Mission
The Remembrance Scholars plan the Remembrance activities held at the University each year, and the cohort will be recognized during a convocation in the fall.
See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience
Differences in COVID-19 Experiences Between US Working Age Adults With and Without ADHD
Co-authored by sociologists Shannon Monnat, Andrew London and Scott Landes, the study was published in SSM - Mental Health.
See related: COVID-19, Mental Health, Substance Use and Addiction, United States
A Comparison of Dementia-Free Life Expectancy Estimates Across Competing Algorithmic Classifications
The study, co-authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Marc Garcia, was published in the Journals of Gerontology: Series B.
See related: Aging, Gender and Sex, Longevity, Race & Ethnicity
Heterogeneity in Healthy Aging Among U.S. Latinos: A Dual Functionality Perspective
The article, co-authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Marc Garcia, was published in the Journals of Gerontology Series B.
See related: Aging, Health Equity, LatinX, Longevity, United States
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Will Deepen the Farm Crisis, Not Solve It
Transmission of Religiosity Across Generations: Historical, Cohort, and Relational Dynamics
Co-authored by Professor and Chair of Sociology Merril Silverstein, the article was published in the Sociology of Religion.
See related: Parenting & Family, Religion, United States
Harrington Meyer Quoted in Business Insider Article on the Roles of Grandparents
University Professor Madonna Harrington Meyer says that many grandparents who take on additional caregiving responsibilities struggle with expenses, sometimes sacrificing meals for themselves, delaying medical care or making significant lifestyle changes.
See related: Aging, Child & Elder Care, Labor, United States
US State Policy Contexts and Mental Health Among Working-Age Adults
The article, co-authored by Maxwell faculty members Iliya Gutin, Jennifer Karas Montez, Emily Wiemers, Shannon Monnat and Douglas Wolf, was published in The Milbank Quarterly.
See related: COVID-19, Mental Health, State & Local, U.S. Health Policy, United States
Making US Food Pantries More Old-Age Friendly
The article, co-authored by University Professor Madonna Harrington Meyer and Ph.D. student Winston Scott, was published in the Journal of Aging and Social Change.
See related: Aging, Food Security, Nutrition, United States
How Do State Labor Policies Impact Disability for Latino Adults in the U.S.?
See related: United States
Why the US Must Measure Food Insecurity in Old Age
The article, co-authored by Maxwell professors Madonna Harrington Meyer and Colleen Heflin, was published in The Milbank Quarterly.
See related: Aging, Food Security, Nutrition, U.S. Health Policy, United States
Gretchen Purser Honored With 2026 Public Sociology Award
The award is given by the Eastern Sociological Society to recognize sociologists whose innovative research is paired with meaningful public engagement.
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Who Should Be on Electronic Monitoring: Conceptualizations of Ideal Supervisees
The article, authored by Assistant Professor of Sociology Gabriela Kirk-Werner, was published in Punishment & Society.
See related: Crime & Violence, United States