Dr. Reuben Buford

Professor

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Biography

Professor Reuben Buford is a Florian Znaniecki Professorial Scholar at the University of Illinois, where he serves as Department Head of Sociology. He has published extensively and worked in areas such as Community Urban Sociology, Racial Ethnic Minorities, and Race Gender Class. Dr. Buford earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the intersections of community and urban sociology with race, gender, and class, particularly investigating exclusionary practices in urban nightclubs. His work employs ethnographic methods and has legal implications, often serving as an expert witness in civil rights cases. In addition to his research, Dr. Buford mentors students in STEM programs and has contributed to discussions on the sociology of sport across various media platforms. He has received numerous teaching awards and is known for his commitment to high-quality education and mentorship.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow, President’s Executive Leadership Program

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Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award

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Presidential Professor Teaching Excellence Award

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Best Professor Award

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Glasscock University Professorship

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Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visiting Professorship

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Sheila Biddle Ford Foundation Fellowship

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General Sandy Beaver Teaching Professorship

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Richard B. Russell Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Special Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award

Courses

Soc 225 Race Ethnicity Soc 396 Sociology Sport Soc 583 Qualitative Methods

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.