Division of Social Sciences
- Gail Nelson, a career intelligence officer and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus, advised Afghan military intelligence leaders after the United States drove the Taliban from power.
- Sports gambling creates a windfall, but raises questions of integrity, says 51³Ô¹ÏÍø researcher Jared Bahir Browsh.
- In new book, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø researcher Liam Downey argues that different forms of violence produce both consent to the social order and divisions among subordinate social groups, which helps to maintain the power and wealth of economic and political elites.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York commits $18 million over three years to help 28 scholars find solutions to a national problem.
- A recently published paper co-authored by Brian Cadena finds deep connections between the U.S. and Mexican economies.
- Research from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø sociology professor shows that for many prisoners, gang affiliation tends to drop off once they are released back into their communities .
- Fifty years after Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø scholar reflects on the legacy of an athlete who began his career in a segregated league.
- The new edition of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor Jill Turanovic’s book explains how and why victimization happens, as well as what can be done about it.
- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø archaeologist Sarah Kurnick addresses some common myths about archaeology at the 50th anniversary of the discovery of China’s terracotta warriors.
- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Chamber honors Reiland Rabaka with Impact Award at 2024 Celebration of Leadership.