Katie Durante 🍹🦕
@professorkd.bsky.social
Asst Prof at U Utah Sociology/Criminology• Studies incarceration, race, families • Urbanite • Always down to eat pho 🍲 • #firstgen • Views my own
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Katie Durante 🍹🦕
@professorkd.bsky.social
· Mar 20
Cute that this assumes I will be able to catch a flight to DC 💅🏻
So now that I’ve already applied to tenure I can show up to ASC in jeans and tshirts? 🫣
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Cute that this assumes I will be able to catch a flight to DC 💅🏻
So now that I’ve already applied to tenure I can show up to ASC in jeans and tshirts? 🫣
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
So now that I’ve already applied to tenure I can show up to ASC in jeans and tshirts? 🫣
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Why did Indiana University attack and cut its own student newspaper?
Well, in a twist of irony any English professor would call clichéd, it turns out IU did it because they were angry about the students' reporting on a FIRE report naming IU as the worst public university for free speech in the US.
Well, in a twist of irony any English professor would call clichéd, it turns out IU did it because they were angry about the students' reporting on a FIRE report naming IU as the worst public university for free speech in the US.
October 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Why did Indiana University attack and cut its own student newspaper?
Well, in a twist of irony any English professor would call clichéd, it turns out IU did it because they were angry about the students' reporting on a FIRE report naming IU as the worst public university for free speech in the US.
Well, in a twist of irony any English professor would call clichéd, it turns out IU did it because they were angry about the students' reporting on a FIRE report naming IU as the worst public university for free speech in the US.
Today in my class I talked about Rosemarys baby and curb your enthusiasm and the blank faces is how I know I’m getting old
October 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Today in my class I talked about Rosemarys baby and curb your enthusiasm and the blank faces is how I know I’m getting old
Happy Monday, Canvas is down, no one in higher ed can do their work today 😄
October 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Happy Monday, Canvas is down, no one in higher ed can do their work today 😄
Jackson, Wyoming
October 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Jackson, Wyoming
I’ve said it many times but I’m truly disturbed to see academic jobs out here offering the same salaries as 2015 😵💫
Make it make sense
Make it make sense
October 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I’ve said it many times but I’m truly disturbed to see academic jobs out here offering the same salaries as 2015 😵💫
Make it make sense
Make it make sense
Last blast! Applications are due tomorrow! Happy to answer any last minute questions. Content area is generally open.
University of Utah Dept of Sociology and Criminology is hiring a tenure track assistant professor! I’m happy to chat and answer any questions about the job, SLC, etc. DM or email me.
PS: we are a great group of colleagues to have 😁
Link:
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187...
PS: we are a great group of colleagues to have 😁
Link:
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187...
Assistant Professor in The Department of Sociology and Criminology
utah.peopleadmin.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Last blast! Applications are due tomorrow! Happy to answer any last minute questions. Content area is generally open.
Jose Ramirez is baseball ⚾️
September 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Jose Ramirez is baseball ⚾️
Chick-fil-A in Utah spreading measles actually makes a stupid amount of sense
Utah Department of Health and Human Services officials say people may have been exposed to measles at a Chick-fil-A in Cache County.
Measles outbreak hits new part of Utah; people may have been exposed at fast food chain
Measles cases continue to spread in Utah, with a new case reported in northern Utah.
www.sltrib.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Chick-fil-A in Utah spreading measles actually makes a stupid amount of sense
This is tomorrow, y’all! Join us for this awesome panel!
Are you on the academic job market?The ASC DCS Mentorship Committee is hosting this rockstar panel this Friday!! Join us!! All are welcome!
Click or scan the QR code to sign up for the Zoom link
Click or scan the QR code to sign up for the Zoom link
September 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is tomorrow, y’all! Join us for this awesome panel!
Are you on the academic job market?The ASC DCS Mentorship Committee is hosting this rockstar panel this Friday!! Join us!! All are welcome!
Click or scan the QR code to sign up for the Zoom link
Click or scan the QR code to sign up for the Zoom link
September 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Are you on the academic job market?The ASC DCS Mentorship Committee is hosting this rockstar panel this Friday!! Join us!! All are welcome!
Click or scan the QR code to sign up for the Zoom link
Click or scan the QR code to sign up for the Zoom link
Two weeks, sociology/ criminology peeps!
University of Utah Dept of Sociology and Criminology is hiring a tenure track assistant professor! I’m happy to chat and answer any questions about the job, SLC, etc. DM or email me.
PS: we are a great group of colleagues to have 😁
Link:
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187...
PS: we are a great group of colleagues to have 😁
Link:
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187...
Assistant Professor in The Department of Sociology and Criminology
utah.peopleadmin.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Two weeks, sociology/ criminology peeps!
Reposted by Katie Durante 🍹🦕
September 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Reposted by Katie Durante 🍹🦕
Texas A&M’s President just removed a dean and department head from their positions after they supported a professor whose lesson on gender was challenged by a student. www.kbtx.com/2025/09/09/a...
A&M Dean removed following student complaints over curriculum
The Department of Justice has also acknowledged the situation and said it would be investigating.
www.kbtx.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Texas A&M’s President just removed a dean and department head from their positions after they supported a professor whose lesson on gender was challenged by a student. www.kbtx.com/2025/09/09/a...
Last few days! Nominate yourself or a friend!
Hello, criminologists! Consider nominating yourself or a colleague or a friend (AKA a frolleague) for this award! 😁
Please reach out with any questions!
#crimsky
Please reach out with any questions!
#crimsky
September 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Last few days! Nominate yourself or a friend!
University of Utah Dept of Sociology and Criminology is hiring a tenure track assistant professor! I’m happy to chat and answer any questions about the job, SLC, etc. DM or email me.
PS: we are a great group of colleagues to have 😁
Link:
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187...
PS: we are a great group of colleagues to have 😁
Link:
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187...
Assistant Professor in The Department of Sociology and Criminology
utah.peopleadmin.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
University of Utah Dept of Sociology and Criminology is hiring a tenure track assistant professor! I’m happy to chat and answer any questions about the job, SLC, etc. DM or email me.
PS: we are a great group of colleagues to have 😁
Link:
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187...
PS: we are a great group of colleagues to have 😁
Link:
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187...
Got an email from a former student this morning saying she was accepted into her first choice grad program! 🥹
September 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Got an email from a former student this morning saying she was accepted into her first choice grad program! 🥹
Reposted by Katie Durante 🍹🦕
In addition to general medical research, there are also local impacts to consider – like studies addressing Utah’s health disparities.
Utah scientists worry health research could be swept up in DEI-targeted funding cuts
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to cut nearly $800 million in NIH research funding for projects that relate to DEI topics. Utah researchers worry about what that means for…
buff.ly
September 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
In addition to general medical research, there are also local impacts to consider – like studies addressing Utah’s health disparities.
Hello baby buffalo and friends 🥹
September 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Hello baby buffalo and friends 🥹
August 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This tweet slaps bc if you’ve seen me in the past month I def mentioned my tomato and zucchini garden
This article just reminded me of this old tweet
August 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This tweet slaps bc if you’ve seen me in the past month I def mentioned my tomato and zucchini garden
Reposted by Katie Durante 🍹🦕
My department is searching for two tenure-line positions to start in August 2026. Come join our growing team and make a difference in building the future!
Assistant professor of higher education: apply.interfolio.com/172680
Associate/full professor of education policy: apply.interfolio.com/172632
Assistant professor of higher education: apply.interfolio.com/172680
Associate/full professor of education policy: apply.interfolio.com/172632
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apply.interfolio.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
My department is searching for two tenure-line positions to start in August 2026. Come join our growing team and make a difference in building the future!
Assistant professor of higher education: apply.interfolio.com/172680
Associate/full professor of education policy: apply.interfolio.com/172632
Assistant professor of higher education: apply.interfolio.com/172680
Associate/full professor of education policy: apply.interfolio.com/172632
Reposted by Katie Durante 🍹🦕
This could be a big deal.
In 2021, the Republican dominated Utah legislature illegally Gerrymandered Utah's congressional maps and cracked liberal Salt Lake County between all 4 congressional districts. Courts just ruled that map is illegal.
A better map could give us a Democratic congressperson.
In 2021, the Republican dominated Utah legislature illegally Gerrymandered Utah's congressional maps and cracked liberal Salt Lake County between all 4 congressional districts. Courts just ruled that map is illegal.
A better map could give us a Democratic congressperson.
Judge strikes down Utah's congressional maps
A judge sided with voters who say lawmakers dismantled their anti-gerrymandering reform
www.deseret.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
This could be a big deal.
In 2021, the Republican dominated Utah legislature illegally Gerrymandered Utah's congressional maps and cracked liberal Salt Lake County between all 4 congressional districts. Courts just ruled that map is illegal.
A better map could give us a Democratic congressperson.
In 2021, the Republican dominated Utah legislature illegally Gerrymandered Utah's congressional maps and cracked liberal Salt Lake County between all 4 congressional districts. Courts just ruled that map is illegal.
A better map could give us a Democratic congressperson.
Guys, it might happen. Utah should gain +1 blue district 🤯
🚨BREAKING!
The ruling in the gerrymandering decision is out.
The judge ruled that the Utah Legislature violated the Utah Constitution when it repealed Prop. 4, which established an independent redistricting commission.
The ruling restores Prop. 4 in its entirety.
The ruling in the gerrymandering decision is out.
The judge ruled that the Utah Legislature violated the Utah Constitution when it repealed Prop. 4, which established an independent redistricting commission.
The ruling restores Prop. 4 in its entirety.
August 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Guys, it might happen. Utah should gain +1 blue district 🤯