Recent Headlines

• Sobriety, spirituality linked for teens in treatment
  Study finds increased spirituality in teens associated with abstinence, increased positive social behaviors and reduced narcissism.
• Finding the true meaning of religion in America
  University of Akron sociologists write a book about religious experience and benevolence.
• Sociologist provides insight into suicide methods by gender
  

  Assistant Professor of Sociology Valerie Callanan's research is providing insight into differences in suicide methods used by women and men.

• Sociology professor honored for dissertation
  

  Assistant Professor of Sociology Adrianne Frech received an honorable mention for the 2011 American Sociological Association's Roberta Simmons Award for Best Dissertation in Medical Sociology.

• Hospitality Club to Host 9/11 Memorial Brunch
  The fundraiser will benefit the Summit County Chaplaincy Program and the educational events and activities of the UA Hospitality Club.

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