William Lugo

William Lugo serves as a Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work at Eastern Connecticut State University, maintaining his office in Webb Hall, Room 434 with contactable via lugow@easternct.edu and phone 860-465-0163 during specified office hours.

Education:

• MS in Sociology from University of Wisconsin-Madison
• PhD in Sociology from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Interests: Dr. Lugo is an internationally recognized scholar specializing in two critical domains: adolescent substance abuse prevention and media-cultural analysis. His pioneering work examines television and video game impacts on societal behavior while developing evidence-based interventions for drug and alcohol abuse prevention across U.S. communities. This dual expertise positions him at the intersection of sociological theory and practical public health applications.

Grant Leadership: He has secured substantial statewide Connecticut funding for adolescent substance abuse initiatives and served as principal evaluator for multi-million dollar national grants from SAMHSA and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. His media research directly informs programming strategies for major national cable networks through ongoing collaborative partnerships.