Society & Politics
Legal Minds
Kenyon News
Summer Legal Scholars tackle questions about the law and public policy.
Tagged “sociology”
Alumni News
Sharing Success
Brittney Miles ’13 launches a college-access program in her inner-city Chicago neighborhood.
Kenyon News
Her college education makes Brittney Miles ’13 stand out in her inner-city Chicago neighborhood, where she is often called “college girl.” “That makes no sense,” Miles said. “There should be a lot of college girls and guys.”
Kenyon in the World
Peace Corps Power
Kenyon News
Peter Frank ’10 is among Peace Corps volunteers who have helped make Kenyon a top provider for the agency.
Arts & Culture
Amish Neighbors
Kenyon News
“An Amish Sing” brings a local family to Peirce Hall for music and conversation.
Society & Politics
Summer Scholars
Kenyon News
Success of Summer Science Scholars program prompts summer research opportunities in the humanities and social sciences.
Arts & Culture
Shining Work
Kenyon News
Professor Anna Sun’s book receives a top award.
Society & Politics
Criminal Mind
Kenyon News
Amelia Li ’15 discusses her research on the impact of incarceration on families.
Society & Politics
Fight for Freedom
Kenyon News
The sister of Leopoldo López ’93 visits Kenyon to speak about his imprisonment in Venezuela.
General Kenyon
Honoring Excellence
Kenyon News
A Founders’ Day celebration recognizes significant contributions of Kenyon community members.
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Academic Leaders
Kenyon News
Willa Sachs ’16 and Lila Greco ’15 are honored for their academic contributions to Kenyon.
Student Life
Sampling Careers
Kenyon News
Students like Leticia Osei-Bonsu ’17 get a taste of multiple industries through a job-shadowing program.
Kenyon in the World
Bridging Borders
Kenyon News
A Kenyon sociology class visits Arizona and Mexico to learn about border politics.
Student Life
Relay Day
Kenyon News
The Kenyon community rallies around a fundraising event to honor cancer survivors and victims.
General Kenyon
Food for Thought
Kenyon News
A lecture by Professor of Sociology Howard Sacks explores where food comes from, why it matters and what it has to do with a liberal arts education.
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Articulating Liberal Arts
Kenyon News
Grant from The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations sets the stage for interdisciplinary first-year seminar.
Student Life
Summer Matters
Kenyon News
How political activist Jules Desroches ’18 and four other students took advantage of their summer vacations.
That's So Kenyon
Catalog of Possibility
by Brooke Mason Cheney '17
The Thrill
A junior reflects on some of Kenyon’s more unique course offerings.
Student Life
Recognizing Heritage
Kenyon News
Students passionate about issues affecting indigenous people take an active role in Native American Heritage Month.
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A Slice of Sustainability
Kenyon News
Kenyon’s Rural Life Center discusses Knox County’s sustainable agriculture in a student-moderated forum.
Arts & Culture
Framing Security
Kenyon News
A new Gund Gallery exhibit challenges conceptions about surveillance and modern security.
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Sharing Stories
Kenyon News
With help from a $394,000 grant, Kenyon takes the lead in teaching oral history techniques.
Arts & Culture
Creative Collaboration
Kenyon News
Artist-in-residence Cheryl Pope works with sociology and psychology students to create an installation in the KAC.
General Kenyon
Turning the Page
Kenyon News
Best-selling author John Green ’00 headlines the 188th Commencement ceremony May 21.
Kenyon in the World
Fulbright Focused
Kenyon News
Three Kenyon seniors set off on global adventures as Fulbright fellows.
Society & Politics
Delivering Research
Kenyon News
Aubrianna Osorio '17 studies the evolution of midwifery in the U.S. as a summer legal scholar.
General Kenyon
On Track for Tenure
Kenyon News
Eight professors receive tenure-track appointments.
Society & Politics
Populist Politics
Kenyon News
The Center for the Study of American Democracy presented a panel examining how populist movements can lead to the rise of authoritarianism.
Alumni News
Gaining Attention
Kenyon News
As co-founder of OurTime.org and ATTN:, Matthew Segal '08 works to educate and motivate young voters.
Society & Politics
Reimagining Aid
Kenyon News
Over daily dinner meetings, Kenyon students create an app to better support refugees.
Society & Politics
Crossing Borders
Kenyon News
A sociology professor takes her seminar on the road to explore immigration issues at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Student Life
Amplifying Activism
Kenyon News
Frustrated by gun violence in America, Emma Welsh-Huggins '17 revitalizes a campus group that pushes for gun sense legislation.
Arts & Culture
Rooted in Stories
Kenyon News
Kenyon students’ desire to learn more about rural Ohio becomes an onstage celebration of the local community’s diverse narratives.
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Confronting the Unknown
Kenyon News
Professor of Religious Studies Royal Rhodes will discuss “Meanings of Death” and more at the annual Kenyon Unique lecture.
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Committed to Diversity
Kenyon News
Professor of Sociology and Legal Studies Ric Sheffield will be Kenyon’s first distinguished professor of diversity and inclusion.
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New Roles
Kenyon News
Associate Professor of Chemistry Sheryl Hemkin replaces Jan Thomas as associate provost, as Thomas steps in to lead Kenyon’s Office for Community Partnerships.
Alumni News
Kenyon Newsmakers
Kenyon News
From D.C. politicos to Hollywood stars, Kenyon alumni have made news around the world in 2018.
General Kenyon
Day of Dialogue
Kenyon News
Community building was a focus of Kenyon’s annual Martin Luther King Day celebration.
Society & Politics
Enlightening a Dark Past
Kenyon News
Two Kenyon students organize a trip into the deep South, bearing witness to a dark past and the hope of a brighter future.
Kenyon in the World
Fighting for Democracy
Kenyon News
A new public award named for Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López ’93 honors his commitment to plural and inclusive democracy.
Kenyon Women
50 Years of Kenyon Women: Emma Welsh-Huggins ’17
Kenyon News
As Kenyon marks 50 years of coeducation, alumnae share how Kenyon has shaped their lives and careers.
Kenyon Women
50 Years of Kenyon Women: Tricia Shimamura ’11
Kenyon News
As Kenyon marks 50 years of coeducation, alumnae share how Kenyon has shaped their lives and careers.
Kenyon Women
50 Years of Kenyon Women: Melody Travers ’12
Kenyon News
As Kenyon marks 50 years of coeducation, alumnae share how Kenyon has shaped their lives and careers.
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‘A Great Transition’
Kenyon News
Assistant Professor of Sociology and 2020 Baccalaureate speaker Austin Johnson encourages the Class of 2020 to embrace uncertainty in a video address.