sociology

Students inducted into national, international honor societies

On Tuesday, Randolph students from a variety of academic departments were officially inducted into international, national, and College honor societies.... READ MORE >>

Bullock publishes paper on ‘Anger and Identity in the Divided States of America’

Brad Bullock

The paper appears in a special issue of the journal, “Living in the Age of Anger: Representing ‘Negative Solidarities’ in Contemporary Global Culture.”... READ MORE >>

Meet the graduates: Allie Fields ’22

Patience and understanding are values that have always guided Allie Fields ’22.... READ MORE >>

Currier participates in 2021 Southern Sociological Society meeting

Danielle Currier

She sat on two panels—“Teaching Sociological Practice” and “Welcome to Wherever We Are”—and led another, “Navigating a Career with a Lavender Vita.”... READ MORE >>

Summer research project studying how different generations describe, interpret sexual violence

This story is part of an ongoing series featuring the work of faculty and students participating in Randolph’s Summer Research Program. Kim Steele ’22 has felt a kinship with Randolph sociology professor Danielle Currier since her first day on campus. “All day, I felt like I didn’t fit in,” says Steele, a mother of two who... READ MORE >>

Randolph announces 2020-21 Academic & Leadership Awards

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2020-21 award winners ... READ MORE >>

Bullock published in special issue of peer-reviewed journal

Brad Bullock

The article considers the dynamics between religion and South Asian politics and follows work presented in Paris in 2018.... READ MORE >>

Summer Research Project exploring discussions of family violence in Latinx community

Summer Research 2020 - Danielle Currier

This story is part of an ongoing series featuring the work of faculty and students participating in Randolph’s Summer Research Program, which is being held virtually this year due to COVID-19. Qualitative research often grows out of the life experiences of both participants and researchers. “We want to talk about our own experiences,” said Randolph... READ MORE >>

Randolph Announces 2019-2020 Academic and Leadership Awards

Randolph College banner in front of Main Hall

Academic Awards Art and Art History Outstanding First Year: Aisha Downs Rachel Trexler Ellis ’44 Art Prize for Excellence in Art: Lewis Ward Awarded annually with preference given to a graduating senior studio art major. The criteria for the selection shall include inherent artistic talent and academic performance, along with the intention to pursue a... READ MORE >>

Three Randolph faculty to present at Race, Poverty, & Social Justice Conference

(From left) Julio Rodriguez, Karin Warren, and John Abell

Three members of the Randolph College Faculty will participate in the 6th Annual Race, Poverty, & Social Justice Conference this weekend at the University of Lynchburg. The theme of the event is “Uprising: Organizing Social Justice in America.” On Saturday morning, John Abell, the Carl Stern Chair of Economics, will present “Redlining in Lynchburg,” and... READ MORE >>