Leading Sociologist Leaves Top-Ranked U. of Chicago for Up-and-Coming Yale; Michael Berube Turns Down Illinois-Chicago for Penn State

Most academics changing jobs try to edge their way up in the rankings. But Roger V. Gould didn't mind taking a plunge.

After 10 years, Mr. Gould is bidding farewell to the University of Chicago's sociology department, currently ranked No. 1 by the National Research Council. The top-tier sociologist could have moved to the University of California at Los Angeles (No. 5) or Stanford University (No. 8). But he opted for Yale University. The last time the N.R.C. produced its rankings, back

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