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Appalachian Senior Programs (ASP)

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. Ellen Lamont

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...

Augusta Scruggs

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,...

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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...

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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 ...

Dr. Robert Freeland, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology

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, chair of Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology

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

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...

CAS Corps member S. J. Massey is a senior sociology major from Blowing Rock.

Sociology Major S. J. 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, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology

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...