We are thrilled to announce that U-M Sociology’s Professor Alford A. Young, Jr. has been elected as the incoming President of the American Sociological Association (ASA). Professor Young will start in his role as President-Elect in September 2025, advance to become President in September 2026, and subsequently serve as Immediate Past President in September 2027. His election as ASA President is a testament to both his exceptional leadership and profound contributions to the field of sociology.
Professor Young is a prominent scholar specializing in race, culture, and social inequality. His extensive research spans multiple topics, including those related to “low-income, urban-based African Americans; employees at automobile manufacturing plants; African American scholars and intellectuals; and the classroom-based experiences of higher-education faculty as they pertain to diversity and multiculturalism.” Learn more about his work here. In 2022, Young was also named the president of the Association of Black Sociologists.
“We are very proud of Al’s accomplishments,” said Elizabeth A. Armstrong, U-M Department of Sociology Chair. "This is an incredible honor for Al and for Michigan Sociology!" Professor Young now joins a select group of esteemed sociologists to have held this prestigious position. Learn more about past ASA presidents here.
Congratulations again to Professor Young, and we look forward to his upcoming ASA leadership! More details about the ASA Election can be found here.
