Arts & Sciences

This semester we added a new faculty member to the Sociology Department. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Daniel Bartholomay. Dr. Daniel Bartholomay (he/him) is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of North Dakota. His research examines inequalities, health disparities, and family dynamics within marginalized populations, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ communities. […]

Daniel Bartholomay Dr. Daniel Bartholomay (he/him) is a sociologist specializing in the teaching and study of familial formations, inequities, and health disparities within marginalized communities, with a focus on LGBTQ+ populations. His research also explores pedagogical practices that promote equity and inclusivity in higher education, including his advocacy for ungrading. Dr. Bartholomay is currently investigating […]

Last May, we celebrated our students’ dedication and hard work for an entire week! Throughout the week, the department office hosted receptions for students to take study breaks and visit with classmates and faculty. At the end of the week, we hosted our first annual Student Appreciation Ceremony. At the ceremony, Dana Conley, Mallory Howe, […]

The Department of Sociology and Alpha Kappa Delta visited the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg on Friday, October 11. Five students (Jamison Ahlstrom, Kaityn Altendorf, Alexis Crane, Katera Thompson, and Austin Woessner) and two faculty members (Dr. Daphne Pedersen and Dr. Joe Jochman) attended the day trip.   The museum traversed eight floors […]

Professor Michael L. Rustad As part of the University of North Dakota’s graduating class of ‘71, Professor Michael Rustad has accomplished many things. A founding director and current co-director of the Intellectual Property Law program, he is the Thomas F. Lambert Jr. Professor and Co-Director of the Intellectual Property Concentration at Boston’s Suffolk University Law […]

Molly Lamb My name is Molly Lamb, and I am in my final semester at UND (hopefully graduating in December!) I have been here for six years, so I am definitely ready to get my degree. I am a General Studies major and minoring in Sociology, Philosophy, and Ethics – though in the six long […]

Joseph Jochman, Safia Amin, and Madeline Brazaz Dr. Joe Jochman is currently working with two former students on a research project assessing race/ethnic differences in opinions and perspectives on health care. This project began as a discussion with Safia and Maddy while they were enrolled in medical sociology course during spring 2024. Safia and Maddy […]

Sociology capstone students presented their research at the Spring 2024 Undergraduate Showcase. Alyssa Stutlien, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies Project: Are there significant differences in attitudes about society between people who plan to have children and those who want to be childless? Kynsi Castoreno, Sociology Project: The Effect of Halting Crime Rate Views on the […]