Camille Z. Charles

Camille Z. Charles holds the Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professorship in the Social Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. She serves as Professor in the Department of Sociology (School of Arts and Sciences) and directs the Center for Africana Studies. At the Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE), she teaches in the Education, Culture, and Society program.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on urban inequality, racial attitudes and intergroup relations, racial residential segregation, minorities in higher education, and racial identity. These areas intersect to explore systemic disparities and social dynamics in contemporary society.

Affiliations & Roles:

• Director, Center for Africana Studies
• Faculty member in Sociology and Penn GSE

Publications: Her research appears in journals like Social Forces, Social Problems, Annual Review of Sociology, and American Journal of Education, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with sociological and educational issues.

Education & Advising: While specific student advisees are not listed, her teaching and research mentorship contribute to shaping future scholars in education and sociology. No grants or awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.