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Annual Invited Lecture: “A Life in Sociology” As part of its Annual Meeting program, ASA presents “A Life in Sociology” lecture by an eminent retired

The Section on Aging and the Life Course’s Matilda White Riley Distinguished Scholar Award 2025: Neal Krause, University of Michigan 2024: Jacqueline Angel, University of

Many ASA Sections offer awards to recognize achievement in their respective areas of academic interest.  Following are the most recent calls for nominations from each section.

George Edgar Vincent Mar 21, 1864 — Feb 1, 1941 “The cynic makes fun of all earnestness; he makes fun of everything and everyone who

John Lewis Gillin October 12, 1871 – December 1958 John Lewis Gillin was born October 12, 1871 in Linn County, Iowa, the son of Samuel

Edward Franklin Frazier September 24, 1894 – May 17, 1962 E. Franklin Frazier was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 24, 1894, one of five

Dorothy Swaine Thomas October 24, 1899 – May 1, 1977 Dorothy Swaine Thomas was born on October 24, 1899 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of

Herbert Blumer March 7, 1900 – April 13, 1987 Herbert Blumer served as the 46th President of the American Sociological Association. His Presidential Address, “Sociological

Ralph H. Turner Ralph H. Turner was elected to serve as the 60th President of the American Sociological Association. His Presidential Address entitled “The Public

Charles Price Loomis October 26, 1905 – July 6, 1995 Charles P. Loomis was born October 26, 1905 in Broomfield, Colorado. He earned his B.S.

Everett Cherrington Hughes November 30, 1897 – January 1983 Everett C. Hughes was elected by his peers to serve as the 53rd President of the

  Robin Murphy Williams, Jr. October 11, 1914 – June 3, 2006 Robin Murphy Williams, Jr. was born October 11, 1914 in Hillsborough, North Carolina,

1986 ASA President Matilda White RileyPresidential AddressObituary Matilda White Riley was born in Boston on April 19, 1911. She spent her early years in Maine