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Sociology and Anthropology

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Sociology and Anthropology

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Dual alum and staff member Mboka Mwilambwe leads as Bloomington’s first Black mayorAssistant director at ISU's Office of Equal Access and Opportunity aims to bring people together during his mayoral term.
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Dr. Sally E. Parry, professor of English and associate dean, to retire June 30, 2021Professor of English and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Affairs Dr. Sally E. Parry will retire after 33 years of service to Illinois State University. A retirement reception will be June 23.
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Students reach new heights on Alternative Break service tripsThirty Illinois State students and trip leaders traveled to five different locations in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Michigan to serve communities in need May 9-15 for Illinois State’s annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) service trips.

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Alumni Spotlight

Kamie Schladenhauffen

"The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, along with my concentration in Queer Studies, helped me learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and led me to discovering and embracing that I am non-binary."

-Kamie Schladenhauffen, BS '18, Sociology with a minor was in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a concentration in Queer Studies

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Beyond Illinois State

With a degree from our program, you can go anywhere and do anything.
Here's how we prepare you for success.

  • Gain Valuable Skills

    You'll leave our program with all the skills employers look for. You'll learn to think critically, solve problems, collaborate, and write.

  • Understand the Value of Diversity

    We prepare you to work in a global society. Sociology and Anthropology view the world's issues through a cross-cultural lens. This helps you see and appreciate perspectives from all kinds of people.

  • Participate in Experiential Learning

    Our internship and civic engagement opportunities connect your classroom experience to the real world. You'll work on important projects that make a major impact.

  • Focus on You

    Our small and diverse classes give you lots of individualized attention and let you concentrate on your passions.

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