Sociology

It’s hard to go nearly anywhere today without being asked one question: Would you like to leave a tip? While the answer is usually yes in places like restaurants or nail salons, there are more establishments now you might wonder why are asking.

Abrianna Morales, a 2023 graduate, has been named one of the 32 U.S. recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. The award provides full funding for two years of graduate study at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s leading academic...

A new book titled ‘Handcrafted Careers’ explores the everyday lives of workers in the craft beer industry, asking questions Americans wonder about, like what makes a good career? The author is Eli Wilson, a University of New Mexico...

Are people who find a romantic partner online more likely to end up with a partner who is different than them, in terms of race, religion, age, and education? One University of New Mexico professor's research says in almost every category, the answer is yes.

Eric Scott, vice president for Student Affairs, recently announced the appointment of two Student Affairs Leadership Interns (SALI) who were added to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) this week. Brandon Chavarria-Salazar, a...

Four students at The University of New Mexico have been selected as Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network (URAD) ambassadors. The exceptional undergraduate researchers represent a variety of majors, backgrounds, research interests, and levels...

What race do you think others, who do not know you, would automatically assume you are based on your looks? Your skin color, facial features, or hair texture. That’s the question Sociology Professor Nancy López at The University of New Mexico wants asked on the next U.S. Census.

Six undergraduates at The University of New Mexico have been chosen to receive the Undergraduate Research Scholarship for Fall 2024. The scholarship, presented by the Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network (URAD) is intended to support students...

One University of New Mexico pioneer is earning another awe-inspiring accolade. Recent alumnus Emma Hotz has just been named a Luce Scholar–the first UNM student to be so.  The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program...

For over 50 years, the Department of Africana Studies has provided a foundation for students across all majors to understand the historical, political, and cultural impact of the Black Diaspora. One alumna from the program, Mandisa Routheni, is a...