Academics Anthropology & Sociology What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Anthropology & Sociology at Denison University. Navigate Anthropology & Sociology About Degree Requirements Courses Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Forms, Policies, Publications - All - Alumni Announcements & Updates Awards & Honors Faculty Film Screenings Internships 2019 Featured News Denison Sociologist Finds Mixed Values in ‘Thoughts and Prayers’Groundbreaking research by a Denison sociologist shed new light on the controversial topic of the value of “thoughts and prayers.”Date: September 26, 2019 In the News DU Prof on the value of 'thoughts and prayers'Is there value to the phrase "Thoughts & Prayers"? Prof. Shiri Noy's research explores this idea - the results are surprising.Date: September 16, 2019 InternshipsLearning through an arts residencyA summer internship opens new appreciation of and relationships with generationsDate: August 15, 2019 In the News Kristina Bethea Odejimi '06 is Bowdoin’s New Dean of StudentsBowdoin College has appointed Kristina Bethea Odejimi '06 as Dean of Students. Odejimi was an anthology/sociology & Black Studies double major.Date: July 1, 2019 In the News Tracy Krumme '89 Senior VP for Investor Relations at NuanceTracy Krumme '89 has been appointed Senior VP for Investor Relations at Nuance Communications, a leader in AI-powered solutions.Date: April 23, 2019 Featured News Prof. Fareeda Griffith named to Columbus top 40 Under 40 listAssociate Professor Fareeda Griffith has been named to the Columbus top 40 Under 40 list.Date: April 23, 2019 In the News Henry Durand '70 mentor & inspiration to underrepresented studentsHenry Durand '70, longtime mentor and an inspiration to underrepresented students at the University of Buffalo, dies at age 70.Date: January 8, 2019 2017 Announcements & UpdatesBrian Paul Allen Appointed Recent Student TrusteeDenison University announces the appointment of Brian Paul Allen ’17 as the college’s 2017 recent student trusteeDate: November 9, 2017 2016 Lectures & DiscussionsRemembering the '60s: Panel Discussion with Rowland SchermanPanel talk with photographer Rowland Scherman, alum Michael Jones, and faculty.Date: September 27, 2016 Announcements & UpdatesNewly tenured professors announcedNewly tenured professors Jessica Bean, Wei Cheng, Fareeda Griffith, Ashwin Lall, Francisco Lopez-Martin, Riina Tehver and Sheilah Wilson.Date: February 23, 2016
Unearthing the secrets of a medieval Irish castle Denison students are helping to solve the mystery surrounding Ireland’s McDermott’s Castle, an ancient home of kings.
Prof. Shiri Noy applies her expertise to COVID research Prof. Shiri Noy partners on a National Science Foundation research project to enable better responses to a future pandemic.
Building a public service career toolbox A prestigious summer program gives Cynthia Guerrero ‘22 the knowledge and networks to achieve her goals.
A Vision of Belonging When professors Fareeda Griffith and Karen Powell Sears began a mentoring program for women of color, they were creating an entirely new model.
Addie Buzas ‘20 wins a post-graduation Orr Fellowship With a potent triple major in math, economics, and Spanish, Addie Buzas ‘20 has won a two-year Orr Fellowship.
Where We Go Catalonia and the Culinary Arts An internship at the Smithsonian sparked a fascination that took Josi Miller ’20 to Palamós, Spain — and beyond.
Where We Go Social Justice Entrepreneur Mrinalini Mitra ’20 founded a nonprofit to connect people & global resources. One of her first efforts was a conference for young women in India.
Where We Go From Research to Results: Nitya Daryanani '14 Nitya Daryanani ‘14 found what she needed in an International Studies and Anthropology/Sociology double major at Denison. Now she works in her native Mumb
How We Learn Jayla Johnson '19 Conducted Research at Johns Hopkins In the summer of 2017, Denison University student Jayla Johnson '19 was investigating children in India - while she was doing research in Baltimore.
Where We Go Home advantage Andrianna Peterson's 'Summer on the Cuyahoga' internship made this Cleveland native aware of the opportunities in her own backyard.
Where We Go Arabic: The cultural key to the Middle East Keylee Jones '16 is continuing her study of Arabic after graduation, thanks to a Critical Language Scholarship.
How We Learn Global perspectives on health Associate professor Fareeda Griffith travels to Pakistan to share global health pedagogies.
Where We Go Circling In Advising Circles gather peers and mentors to learn about Denison and themselves.
Where We Go Managing Disaster When disaster strikes, Autumn Lotze '07 is the person you want on speed-dial.
Alumni Lisa Coleman ’88 named new president of Adler University Coleman will support Adler's focus on producing graduates prepared to address the world's complex challenges. Read more
In the News Rachael Moser ’10 is new education adviser for Oregon Moser will coordinate K-12 agencies across the state on social and emotional investments for students. Read more
In the News Denison professor explores the ethics of undergraduate research In a new study, Prof. Shiri Noy concludes institutional review boards can be helpful in undergraduate research ethics. Read more