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RRI Seed Grant recipients share research outcomes
Jan 13, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — In Fall 2021, Appalachian State University's Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation (RRI), the newest department in t...

Tatum Schwartz

Tatum Schwartz Receives Inaugural Page Scholarship for Undergraduate Research in Sociology
Jan 20, 2022

The Department of Sociology has awarded the inaugural Ann Louise Page Scholarship for Undergraduate Research Excellence in Sociology to Tatu...

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Sociology Announces a New Concentration in Sociology!
Sep 28, 2021

Starting this Fall 2021, the Department of Sociology will offer a new Bachelor of Science concentration in Sociology focusing on power and social chan...

Dr. Ann Page

Dr. Ann Louise Page: Dedicated member of the Appalachian Community
Jun 25, 2021

Commitment to her field was a significant part of Dr. Ann Louise Page’s life....

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Congrats to our May 2021 Graduates and Award Winners!
May 19, 2021

The Department of Sociology would like to recognize and congratulate all of our graduating seniors, award and scholarship winners, and successful thes...

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Senior citizen volunteers support fellow local community members through AmeriCorps Seniors programs
Apr 16, 2021

Each year, AmeriCorps Seniors engages more than 200,000 older adults in volunteer service programs enriching the lives of volunteers and ben...

Dr. Cameron Lippard

Dr. Cameron Lippard Receives the Martin L. Levin Distinguished Service Award from the Southern Sociological Society
Mar 22, 2021

Dr. Cameron Lippard is the 2021 recipient of the Southern Sociological Society's (SSS) Martin L. Levin Distinguished Service Award. As noted in the or...

Jon Gordon

The Department Welcomes A New Faculty Member - Jon Gordon
Mar 9, 2021

The Department of Sociology is excited to welcome new assistant professor, Jon Gordon, this fall! Jon's research focuses on the interconnections betwe...

The Department Welcomes A New Faculty Member - Dr. Johnnie Lotesta
Mar 9, 2021

The Department of Sociology is excited to welcome new assistant professor, Dr. Johnnie Lotesta, this fall! Johnnie is a political and cultural sociolo...

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Project Star has Stellar Year in Assisting Local Seniors
Feb 18, 2021

For the past 18 years, Appalachian Senior Programs has sponsored Project Star for disadvantaged senior citizens in Ashe County....