Kenneth Pigg, a rural sociology professor at the University of Missouri, knows his field is getting smaller. As the population becomes more urban, those in administrative roles might not see the ...

William Reimer, beloved professor emeritus of sociology and anthropology at Concordia, devoted mentor and central figure in rural research for decades, passed away on July 15 in Vancouver. Reimer did ...

Email: [[mlstiman]] Office: Boswell Hall 226 Office Hours: On leave Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Research Areas: Urban & Rural Sociology, Culture, Community, Participatory Democracy, Housing Professor ...

National Scientist Dr. Gelia T. Castillo, the country’s distinguished rural sociologist, joined our Creator on August 5. Castillo is recognized for her outstanding contributions to agricultural social ...

William Friedland, whose research revealed the “cozy” relationship between UC’s agricultural researchers and the state’s powerful farming interests, is being honored for his contributions during the ...