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Michael Bragg

Sociology and Journalism Go Hand-in-Hand: Representation of Race at App State
Feb 26, 2015

Michael Bragg, a communications major working with the student newspaper, the Appalachian, recently took on the dififcult task of understanding the re...

David Kleitsch Pesents Research at NCSA Conference
Feb 18, 2015

On February 13, 2015, undergraduate sociology major, David Kleitsch, presented his research titled, "Existence of Sense of Virtual Community within th...

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Alumnus Receives Highest Award in Community College Teaching
Feb 3, 2015

Media Release From Public Informaton and Marketing Office, Alamance Community CollegeACC INSTRUCTOR AWARDED STATE’S TOP HONORThe NC Community Colleg...

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Dr. Lamont Receives University Research Council Grant to Pursue Her Research
Jan 12, 2015

New assistant professor, Dr. Ellen Lamont, received a University Research Council Grant for her current book project, The Mating Game:Women, Men, and ...

Sanchagrin

Dr. Sanchagrin Secures Course Release to Pursue Research and Grant
Jan 9, 2015

New assistant professor, Dr. Ken Sanchagrin, was awarded a one-course reduction through the Office of Research Pilot Faculty Reassigned Time program f...

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Dr. Amy Dellinger Page Leads the Way in Addressing Interpersonal Violence at App State and the UNC System
Dec 17, 2014

While college campuses have long dealt with issues of sexual assault, Dr. Amy Dellinger Page, in association with Juliette Grimmett of Chrysalis Netwo...

Award Winners

Award-Winning Faculty!
Nov 4, 2014

On October 28th, three sociology faculty members received awards from Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences. Senior instructor, ...

Private Violence: Kit Gruelle's Award-Winning Documentary
Nov 4, 2014

We are excited to bring Kit Gruelle, an ASU Sociology alum, back to campus to premiere her film, Private Violence.  This film has won countless a...

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Quavian Lewis - Finding Careers with Sociology in Mind
Oct 15, 2014

One of our department's strengths is preparing undergraduate students for a life-long pursuit for educational experiences that lead to practical skill...

Lippard

Dr. Cameron Lippard Receives Board of Governor's ASU-College Excellence in Teaching Award
Sep 2, 2014

Congratulations to Dr. Cameron Lippard who was one of seven faculty members to receive a Board of Governor's Excellence in Teaching Award. Each year s...