Nataly Jimenez: A Scholar and An Advocate
Sep 20, 2021
Growing up in an immigrant family, Appalachian State University senior Nataly Jimenez said she watched her parents and extended family encounter hards...
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....
Sociology Professor Joins Prestigious Writers Group
Jun 25, 2021
Dr. Martha McCaughey, professor in the Department of Sociology, has become a member of the Heterodox Academy's Writers Group, a nonprofit or...
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...
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 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...
Sociology Senior Isi Patterson Receives NCSA Himes Undergraduate Paper Award
Mar 22, 2021
The Department of Sociology is proud to announce that Isi Patterson received the Himes Outstanding Undergraduate Student Paper Award for 2021 from the...
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...
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....