2025 Newsletter

students walking through the oval in spring

Welcome from the Chair
Faculty Research Profile: Mike Vuolo
Meet our First-year Assistant Professors
Get to Know our Teaching Faculty
Advisory Board Member Spotlights: Vince Duncan and Toby Parcel
2025 Spring Graduates
Alumni Spotlight
Graduate Student Research: Anneliese Ward
Undergraduate Study Abroad
Student Mentoring Program
Donate to the Department
Giving to the Department

OSU Sociology COVID-19 Research Welcome from the Chair

In this issue

Chris Bijou and Cindy Colen wearing doctoral graduation regalia

Welcome from the Chair

Cindy Colen, Professor and Chair It is my pleasure to introduce the Sociology Department’s Annual Newsletter for 2025. I took over as Interim Chair…

A Seagull Lands on the Maiden with the Seagull in Opatija, Croatia taken by Mike Vuolo

Faculty Research Profile: Mike Vuolo

Mike Vuolo, Professor In this feature, we get to know Professor Mike Vuolo. Dr. Vuolo has been with our department since 2015 and was promoted to full professor in 2023…

Tiffany Huang (left); Nima Dahir (right)

Meet our First-year Assistant Professors

The Department of Sociology was lucky to be joined by two new faculty last year! Learn more about each of them here. Tiffany Huang, Assistant Professor…

evening photo of the Oval and University Hall in winter time

Get to Know our Teaching Faculty

Last year, our department hired three professors of teaching. These individuals excel in the classroom and provide outstanding education to Ohio State's undergraduate students. Learn more about two…

Advisory Board at the 2025 Spring Awards

Advisory Board Member Spotlights: Vince Duncan and Toby Parcel

The Department of Sociology is incredibly fortunate to benefit from the expertise of a highly engaged advisory board of alumni and supporters. Below, you'll learn more about two members of this…

Anneliese at the Spring 2025 Department Awards with her Silverman Award Certificate

Graduate Student Research: Anneliese Ward

Anneliese Ward is one of our graduate students from the 2020 cohort, who is currently working toward her PhD. Here, we profile Anneliese's current…

Group of study abroad students and faculty member, Hollie Nyseth Nzitatira, in Rwanda

Undergraduate Study Abroad

The Genocide and Its Aftermath in Rwanda Program, taught by Associate Professor of Sociology Hollie Nyseth Nzitatira, takes Ohio State students to Rwanda every summer. During the three-week trip, Dr…

Several PhD recipients in Scarlet and Gray academic regalia at graduation in the Shoe

Alumni Spotlight

Our PhD graduates are making a difference in universities and colleges, government offices, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. Get a sense of what a few recent graduates are up to below.…

2025 Spring Graduates

Spring 2025 PhD Recipients (from left to right) Top row: Evangeline Warren, Tori Coan, Professor Sarah Hayford, Alison Casey, Bradley Montgomery Bottom row…

Student Mentoring Program

The Arts and Sciences Match Mentor Program is an opportunity through the Center for Career Success for alumni and current students where alumni act as mentors to guide students in their ongoing…

Giving to the Department

The Sociology Department at Ohio State engages in cutting edge research, high-quality education, and world-renowned engagement. Our work is often made possible through gifts.