Social Science

A picture of poverty state by state

Assoc. Prof. Scott Allard notes that areas with highest levels of poverty also dealing with most severe cuts to social programs


MSNBC.com

Another Reason to Avoid His Friends

Prof. Edward Laumann's research shows how a man's sex life may suffer if a partner is too close to his friends


Poverty experts describe situation in Chicago

Assoc. Prof. Scott Allard discusses Census report that found one in six Americans lived in poverty in 2010


Baseball ritual inspires anthem tour

Divinity alum Joe Price is taking his research interest on the road, singing the national anthem at 100 games this summer.


Susie Allen

China gives undergrads full immersion

Students at new Center in Beijing explore a diverse and complex nation.


Laura Demanski

Telling the life stories of words

Love of English language takes alumni on a lexical journey.


Debra Kamin

Helping the world’s poor claim legal rights

When lawyers for International Justice Mission first encountered a Kenyan inmate named Peter in late 2009, he had been languishing in prison without bail for 12 months on charges of robbery with violence—an offense punishable by death.


Sarah Galer

Blogger battles teen stereotypes

First-year Jamie Keiles gains national following with a smart critique of teen-oriented media.


Sara Olkon