Kennon Rice

Kennon Rice, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Urban Affairs program at Albright College. He holds a B.S. from Westminster College, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. His research focuses on criminology, ecological criminal analysis, stratification issues (race, class, gender), and urban change. He emphasizes partnerships with local governments, nonprofits, and students in collaborative scholarship. Dr. Rice teaches courses in sociology, including juvenile delinquency, crime and media, urban affairs, and white-collar crime.

• Education:
• B.S., Westminster College
• M.S. and Ph.D., North Carolina State University
• Research Interests: Criminological theory, socio-ecological approaches to crime, urban sociology, and interdisciplinary research collaboration.
• Professional Activities: Founded Albright’s Urban Affairs program; integrates qualitative and quantitative methods in research.

His work bridges academic inquiry with community engagement, emphasizing practical applications of sociological insights.