sociology

Ordinance reduces violent crime near late-night bars by making owners part of solution

Crime risk dramatically dropped a year after implementing an ordinance requiring bar owners to beef up security efforts.

October 25, 2017

Robert Mazur received the Award for Meritorious Achievement from Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Grain Legumes

Robert Mazur, professor of sociology, received the Award for Meritorious Achievement from Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Grain Legumes. [Feed the Future](https://www.feedthefuture.gov/) was established as the US government’s Global Hunger and Food Security Initiative. Under that Initiative, [US Agency for International Development (USAID)](https://www.usaid.gov/) developed a set…

September 21, 2017

ISU alum raises environmental justice awareness in the wake of recent hurricanes

In the efforts to rebuild after natural disasters, Robert Bullard works to build a more equitable future.

September 18, 2017

Bouffard announced as new sociology chair

Bouffard was previously a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Sam Houston State University. Her appointment starts July 17.

June 21, 2017

Musical beds: Co-sleeping is more common than some parents admit

Parents know that co-sleeping is considered a no-no, but many still allow their children to crawl into bed with them at night.

April 12, 2017