Andrea Beltran Lizarazo receives Early Stage Urban Research Grant from IOC
Andrea Beltran Lizarazo received an Early Stage Urban Research grant from Initiative on the Cities (http://www.bu.edu/ioc/). These awards support research addressing urban challenges and urban populations in the U.S and abroad. Andrea will carry out interviews with homeless people, policymakers, and other stakeholders in Bogota this summer.
Taylor Cain to serve as Director of the Mayor’s Housing Innovation Lab
Taylor Cain has accepted a position at Boston City Hall as Director of the Mayor’s Housing Innovation Lab, beginning in July 2019. The lab works to increase affordable housing via creative and groundbreaking approaches. Kudos to Taylor on this major achievement and for tackling important housing issues in Boston.
Graduate Student Heather Mooney wins Outstanding Teaching Fellow Award
The BU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences has named PhD student Heather Mooney an Outstanding Teaching Fellow for the 2018-2019 academic year. Heather was nominated for this award in recognition of her creative, engaging, and responsive work as a Teaching Fellow. Congratulations, Heather!
Professor Nancy Ammerman wins the 2019 Andrew M. Greeley Lifetime Achievement Award in the Sociology of Religion
Professor Nancy Ammerman, has received the 2019 Andrew M. Greeley Lifetime Achievement Award in the Sociology of Religion. The award is conferred by the Younger Scholars in the Sociology of Religion, and will be presented to Nancy at their April 26 conference, at which time Professor Ammerman will give a plenary talk and be celebrated […]
Undergraduate Claire Lawry wins Susan K. Jackson Award
Claire Lawry (CAS, Sociology Class of 2019) has been named the undergraduate recipient of the 2019 Susan K. Jackson Award, which honors one graduating senior who created and nurtured community in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Award recognizes Claire’s high academic achievement and selfless dedication to the College of Arts & Sciences through […]
Undergraduate Student Barbara Zayas wins Ada Draper Award
The department’s own Barbara Zayas has won the prestigious Ada Draper award. As described by the College of Arts & Sciences, the award is given to outstanding CAS senior woman (minimum grade point average of 3.5) to be used for traveling or studying abroad after graduation. Applicants submitted their proposals, which included a statement of purpose […]
Associate Dean and Sociology Professor Emily Barman changes BU leave policy for grad students
As recently featured in an article in Inside Higher Ed, Professor Emily Barman supervised a policy change in the BU Graduate of Arts and Sciences that allows graduate students to take leave with a year round stipend. Congrats, Emily!
Professor Grundy featured in The New York Times
Professor Grundy featured in latest interview ‘You’re Not Supposed to Betray Your Race’: The Challenge Faced by Black Women Accusing Black Men on March 22, 2019 in The New York Times.
Professor Deborah Carr featured in Forbes
Professor of Sociology Deborah Carr’s latest book Golden Years? Social Inequalities In Later Life was featured in a Forbes article this week about inequality in retirement. Congrats, Debby!
Undergraduate Student Claire Lawry Brings Angela Davis to Campus
This year, senior sociology student and BU undergraduate sociology association president Claire Lawry spear-headed an effort to bring Angela Davis to campus for a free lecture for all BU community members. Claire worked across the university to raise money for the event, as well as managed all details required to put on such an excellent […]