Removing sociology as a core course option in Florida has received a lot of criticism and letters of outrage for what seems to be an uninformed and irrational act by state government. However, it may ...

State higher-education leaders are moving toward revising general education core courses at state universities, including a change involving a sociology course that deals with issues such as gender, ...

Carrying out parts of a controversial 2023 law, the State Board of Education on Wednesday approved rules that will prevent colleges from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ...

In January 2024, Florida officially voted to reduce the number of students enrolled in sociology courses. That might sound baffling if you haven’t tuned into this cultural skirmish. But for me – I’m ...

‘Sociology in general is about taking a critical mind to the world around us. Students will come out of this class thinking more deeply, and not just about yoga.’ Class has begun, and the day’s topic ...

At a school with thousands of teachers, it’s hard for a professor to stand out. Richard Lundman, a professor of sociology at Ohio State, believes the key to being a memorable professor is to simply be ...

“Annelle Garcia, a sociology major, and Robert Vergara talks and listen to music as they wait for Assemblyman Rob Bonta and professor Robyn Magalit Rodriguez talk with students about the $1 million ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) That might sound baffling if you haven’t tuned into this cultural skirmish. But for me ...

Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. proposed a change in a list of core courses for state universities. Credit: Photo via Colin Hackley/NSF State higher-education officials on Thursday moved toward ...