Student and Alumni Spotlight

Jess Eatman

Jess Eatman Uses Her Sociological Knowledge in the For-Profit World!
Aug 14, 2019

Graduating with double Bachelor of Science degrees in Sociology (Concentration in Applied Research Methods) and Mathematics, Jess Eatman is a great ex...

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2018-2019 Outstanding Seniors in Sociology
Apr 9, 2019

The Department of Sociology would like to recognize our outstanding student majors for their achievements for the 2018-2019 academic year. First, we w...

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Sociology Alum Works with Local Bars to Address Issues of Consent
Apr 6, 2019

BOONE — As someone who has worked in the restaurant and bar industry for 13 to 14 years, Seth Sullivan — co-owner of The Cardinal — said he’s ...

Dr. Arriaga and Students

Appalachian State Sociology Students Present at the NCSA 2019 Conference
Feb 21, 2019

On February 15, 2019, Dr. Felicia Arriaga and two Appalachian State University students facilitated a workshop on immigration as it pertains to the st...

Julie Wiggins

High Country Council of Governments hires Julie Wiggins as Executive Director
Aug 7, 2018

BOONE — High Country Council of Governments has selected and hired Julie Wiggins as its new Executive Director, beginning Aug. 1....

Tori Tensi

Senior Sociology Major Tori Tensi: CAS Corps Feature of the Month
Jun 12, 2018

The CAS Corps are chosen to  serve as representatives to all constituents of the College of Arts and Sciences and to create, promote and execute ...

Taylor Boyd

Taylor Boyd, Sociology Alum Hard at Work!
Mar 21, 2018

Meet Taylor Boyd. Taylor obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Appalachian State University in the Fall of 2014. Following his departure from A...

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Sociology Grades and Graduate School Dreams!
Mar 21, 2018

Our undergraduate students are heading to fantastic graduate school opportunities around the country and North Carolina! Take a moment to read through...

Eric Willis

Meet Eric Willis: Applied Researcher!
Nov 9, 2016

Meet Eric Willis. Eric earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a concentration in Applied Research Methods with a minor in statistics....

Jason Davis

Jason Davis: The Student Becomes The Teacher
Oct 14, 2016

Meet Jason Davis. Jason serves as an adjunct instructor at Western Piedmont Community College, Mayland Community College, and Mitchell Community Colle...