Dr. Felicia Arriaga Participates in a Panel Discussion on the Changing Dynamics of North Carolina Politics and Policy
Aug 14, 2019
On July 24, 2019, Dr. Felicia Arriaga, assistant professor of Sociology, participated in a panel discussion of prominent women of color scholars and p...
Dr. Lippard's Research on Affirmative Action Gets a National Nod
Aug 14, 2019
Dr. Cameron Lippard's research on the color-blind rhetoric used by special interest groups to fight against affirmative action was cited and discussed...
Welcome Dr. Joe Jakubek to the Department of Sociology
Aug 13, 2019
The Department of Sociology is happy to welcome Dr. Joe Jakubek who will be serving as a non tenure track lecturer at Appalachian State . ...
Dr. Martha McCaughey Receives the 2019 Harvey R. Durham Freshman Advocate Award
May 22, 2019
For her contributions to improving the first-year experience on Appalachian State University’s campus, Dr. Martha McCaughey, director of First ...
2018-2019 Outstanding Seniors in Sociology
Apr 9, 2019
The Department of Sociology would like to recognize our outstanding student majors for their achievements for the 2018-2019 academic year. First, we w...
Sociology Alum Works with Local Bars to Address Issues of Consent
Apr 6, 2019
BOONE — As someone who has worked in the restaurant and bar industry for 13 to 14 years, Seth Sullivan — co-owner of The Cardinal — said he’s ...
Dr. Ed Rosenberg Publishes Research on Aging from Around the World!
Mar 11, 2019
Over the last several years, Dr. Ed Rosenberg has worked with several international scholars across southeast Asia and particularly in Thailand. His r...
Dr. Cameron Lippard Named Department Chair of Sociology
Mar 5, 2019
Dr. Cameron Lippard will assume the position of department chair for the Department of Sociology, in the College of Arts and Sciences as of March 1, 2...
Dr. Felicia Arriaga Speaks with NPR about the State of Immigration in North Carolina
Feb 27, 2019
Dr. Felicia Arriaga participated in a conversation hosted by The State of Things, a local NPR segment, to discuss the recent Immigration and Customs E...
Dr. Ted Thornhill Presents His Research on Race and College Admissions
Feb 27, 2019
In collaboration with the Department of Culture, Gender, and Global Studies, the Department of Sociology cordially invites you to attend a premiere re...