Division of Social Sciences

Election series looks at critical moment in time

The four-part series, “Democracy, Dilemmas and Decisions,” will address how social movements on the left and right have shaped what is at stake in the election. READ MORE

Racial inequity in economic fallout

Economics professor Robert Fairlie is cited in federal bill to strengthen minority business agency. READ MORE

Anti-racism and criminal justice reform

The Institute for Social Transformation collects resources for change. SEE MORE

Connecting those on campus

Social psychologist Rebecca Covarrubias documents the experiences of first-generation students. READ MORE

Discrimination, governance, and trust in the age of COVID

Science and Justice director Jenny Reardon weighs in on the pandemic. READ MORE

Social Sciences recognizes students amid unprecedented times

Students persist despite challenges of 2020. READ MORE

Protecting those most vulnerable during the pandemic

Margarita Azmitia contributes to "rapid response" policy brief effort. READ MORE

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