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. 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. 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...
Sociology Major Samantha Massey Becomes a CAS Corps Member
Nov 3, 2023
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...
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...
September 26: "The Making of the Nuevo South" with Rodrigo Dorfman
Sep 13, 2023
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Center for Appalachian Studies, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Department of S...
App State Sociology Welcomes Dr. Ruth Carmi
Aug 31, 2023
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
Aug 29, 2023
Dr. Elizabeth Trudeau joined the department in 2023. She particularly focuses on research and teaching in the areas of criminology, gender & sexua...
Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates and Award Winners!
May 16, 2023
The Department of Sociology would like to recognize our Outstanding Seniors and Scholarship Recipients for the 2022-2023 year. Scholarship Recipi...
March 24: Immigrant Mountaineer Movement Conference
Mar 15, 2023
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...