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Welcome to the Department of Sociology at the University of Miami

Our commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service is demonstrated through the works of the faculty, staff, and graduate students. Faculty and students engage in compelling and rigorous research that spans a broad scope of sociological interests and subspecialties. Our department is best known for its contributions and training in the areas of: Criminology; Medical Sociology; and Race, Ethnic, and Immigration Studies. The faculty and students publish their research in top tier academic journals‌ as well as present their work at both national and international academic conferences.

The department’s commitment to service is evident through a variety of faculty and student activities including community outreach, service learning, editorships, and committee memberships. 

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News at Sociology

Shameka Thomas

First news item

Shameka Poetry Thomas, Ph.D. is a now a Global Health Fellow 2022-23, joining the Department of Global Health and Population for the new academic year at Harvard University.

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