Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Ellen Lamont Receives UNC Board of Governors Teaching Excellence Award
May 9, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University recognized 27 students, faculty and staff at its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, honoring t...
SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Robert Freeland
Feb 8, 2024
Dr. Freeland received a Spring 2023 Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) grant to support data collection for his study titled "Political Affiliation...
Dr. Johnnie Lotesta Inducted into the CAS Academy of Outstanding Teachers
Nov 3, 2023
BOONE, N.C. — Each year, Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognizes several members of the faculty and...
Student and Alumni Spotlight
Augusta Scruggs Presents her Research at the Southern Sociological Society
May 7, 2024
In April, Sociology major Augusta Scruggs attended and presented her research at the Southern Sociological Society's annual conference in New Orleans,...
Congrats to our Spring 2024 Outstanding Sociology Seniors!
Apr 22, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the Department of Sociology and the College of Arts and Sciences recognized six outstanding sociology seniors. Students who receive...
Four Sociology Seniors Successfully Defend their Honors Theses
Apr 22, 2024
Over the last two weeks, sociology seniors have been busy finishing their original research projects for their Capstone and honors requirements. Four ...
General News
Appalachian Senior Programs raises funding to assist children and seniors in the High Country
Jun 12, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — For over two decades, Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology has sponsored Appalachian Senior Programs (ASP). ASP...
Dr. Cameron Lippard ’98 Honored With OIED Global Leadership Award
Dec 20, 2023
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Cameron Lippard ’98, chair of Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology, is the recipient of the 202...
Dr. Ellen Lamont Challenges Traditional Gender Roles on "Munk Debates" Podcast
Oct 9, 2023
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology, is featured on the Septembe...