Faculty Spotlights

Dr. Johnnie Lotesta Inducted into the CAS Academy of Outstanding Teachers
BOONE, N.C. — Each year, Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognizes several members of the faculty and...

App State Sociology Welcomes Dr. Ruth Carmi
Dr. Ruth Carmi joined the department in 2023. Her research and teaching focus on intersectionality, gender & sexuality, law and society, and peace...

Sociology Welcomes Assistant Professor for Fall 2023
Dr. Elizabeth Trudeau joined the department in 2023. She particularly focuses on research and teaching in the areas of criminology, gender & sexua...
Student and Alumni Spotlights

Sociology Major Samantha Massey Becomes a CAS Corps Member
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates and Award Winners!
The Department of Sociology would like to recognize our Outstanding Seniors and Scholarship Recipients for the 2022-2023 year. Scholarship Recipi...

Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Johnston and His Experiences with Health and Aging
Meet Matthew Johnston, a 2010 graduate of App State with a BA in Sociology. Below are his answers to select questions about his success after graduati...
General News

Dr. Ellen Lamont Challenges Traditional Gender Roles on "Munk Debates" Podcast
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology, is featured on the Septembe...

September 26: "The Making of the Nuevo South" with Rodrigo Dorfman
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Center for Appalachian Studies, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Department of S...

March 24: Immigrant Mountaineer Movement Conference
BOONE, N.C. —The first Immigrant Mountaineer Movement Conference will be held on Friday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the first and second fl...