U of L Sociology

Students, be sure to get the FREE tool for helping students stay on top of their assignments and due dates for all their courses. The Due Gooder app provides an array of important features to help students stay organized, tackle assignments on time, and leverage study tools that will augment their out-of-class preparation. It provides the following:

Personalized Schedules: Students upload course syllabi (or connect Blackboard) to extract every assignment and due date, syncs with Google Calendar, and they receive daily nudges/reminders to stay on track. Creates customizable calendars and to-do lists.

Pre-Built Class Chats: Students can talk with their classmates about course content, form study groups, and learn from one another.

“Duey” Assistant: An AI-powered scheduling assistant that helps students start each day more organized, prioritize assignments, budget study time efficiently, and review critical due dates.

Personalized AI Study Tools: Adaptive tools used to create flashcards and practice tests by uploading your slides, class notes, and PDFs.

Don't forget to join Sociology and other Arts & Sciences departments at the Open House this Friday from 11-12:30 in the BAB. We hope to see you there!

Dr. Carini and Dr. Weber enjoyed meeting some of the A&S Cards Campers on Sunday - and we wish you all a great fall semester!

The fall semester begins next Monday, August 17. We hope to see you soon!

Sociology PhD student Anna O’Beirne presented “Running from Rural: Social and Cultural Drivers of Rural Brain Drain,” at the Rural Sociological Society last week.

🎉 Hey, Cards! Your first week on campus starts here. ❤️

Join us at the College of Arts & Sciences Open House to meet faculty and staff, explore majors and minors, discover campus resources, and connect with fellow students before classes begin.

Whether you know exactly what you want to study or you're still exploring, we're here to help you make the most of your first year.

📅 Friday, August 14
🕚 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Belknap Academic Building (BAB) Lobby

We can't wait to welcome you to the A&S family!

The fall semester begins in three weeks. Enjoy what remains of summer!

Congratulations to Vannah Hatton, who successfully defended their dissertation, “‘I've Always Just Been Me’: Legitimacy and Connection in Popular Television Representations of Nonbinary Identity," and has earned their PhD in applied sociology. We wish you the best, Vannah!

🌱 Turn your passion for sustainability into action — and earn a scholarship while you're at it. The Kroger Scholars Program is now accepting applications from rising sophomore, junior and senior students for the 2026–27 academic year.

💰 Receive a $4,000 scholarship ($2,000 in fall + $2,000 in spring)
🌎 Design a campus or community project focused on Zero Hunger and/or Zero Waste
🤝 Collaborate with fellow scholars and sustainability leaders throughout the year

Projects can focus on topics like:
♻️ Recycling and waste diversion
🥕 Sustainable agriculture
🍽️ Reducing food waste
💡 Innovative sustainability solutions

📅 Deadline: July 30, 2026

Apply now through the link in our bio or visit: https://tinyurl.com/4y57c3kv

Congratulations to Dr. Jasmine Whiteside, who received an A&S Research and Creative Activity Grant for 26-27. Her research will focus on the “Motivations and Barriers to Retention Among First-Generation Staff and Faculty,” examining how first-generation staff and faculty navigate institutional environments, including challenges related to belonging, mobility, and support.