sociology

Jacob Rivera, a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology, spent a year living in Cayey, Puerto Rico, to complete the fieldwork for his dissertation on class and race on the island. During that time, he was struck by the themes he observed that cut across race and class, especially in regard to…

A Cleveland native brought her CWRU education—and personal experience—to a transformative community organization for children

Sandra Christie pays ‘unexpected kindnesses’ forward

Brian Gran, PhD, JD, professor in the Department of Sociology, and Anne Bryden, PhD, director of clinical trials and research at the Institute for Functional Restoration, were invited to serve as observers of the Uniform Law Commission’s Study Committee of Mental Privacy, Cognitive Biometrics and…

Nathan B. Kruse was recently appointed professor and chair of the Department of Music at the College of Arts and Sciences.Nathan B. KruseKruse, who was promoted from associate professor and associate chair, replaced David Rothenberg after nine years of service. Rothenberg remains on the faculty.…

The Kentucky Derby is the longest continuously held sporting event in the United States, with the first event being held in 1875—but chances are you don’t know much about it beyond its fanfare. The 2023 Kentucky Derby—taking place May 6 in Louisville, Kentucky—is the 149th renewal of the horse…

An Wang, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and Brian Gran, professor of sociology and law, are co-instructing a course titled “Socio-Technology of Cyber Security” this semester. They received a grant from New America’s Public Interest…

Brian Gran, professor of sociology and law, and Ram Fish, lecturer in technology management, co-authored a piece arguing that an unfiltered internet could topple autocrats.  “In the information age, information itself is also a key weapon and should not be ignored in the fight against…

Brian Gran, professor of sociology and law, has been active in presenting to fellow scholars over the past month. In November, Gran co-organized and moderated an international webinar on independent children's rights institutions. Nearly 60 individuals participated in this webinar, co-sponsored…

What does it mean to engage in social justice-related research? Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Social Justice Institute for the next Social Justice R+R (Research + Refreshments) event Thursday, Oct. 13, from 11:40 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Crawford Hall,…