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A Foster Grandparent Program volunteer assists a child with reading.
In the Foster Grandparent Program, volunteers assist children in need of academic attention by providing one-on-one classroom assistance. Photo submitted
Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology, is the co-author of a recent paper published in Social Currents. Photo by University Communications.

To Intern or Not to Intern? That's Not the Question
Nov 18, 2024

Internships are required if you are seeking a B.S. degree in sociology (a major with a concentration).

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Augusta Scruggs is a junior sociology major from Oxford, MS. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Augusta Scruggs
Nov 6, 2024

Augusta Scruggs, a junior sociology major from Oxford, MS, received a Fall 2023 Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) grant to present her poster... General News

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Two New Faculty Join the Department of Sociology this Fall!
Aug 22, 2024

The Department of Sociology is happy to welcome two new faculty members this Fall. Dr.

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Appalachian Senior Programs (ASP)
Dr. Cameron Lippard ’98, chair of Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology
Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology
Rodrigo Dorfman is a Chilean-born, Latino visual storyteller and community activist known for his work documenting the Great Latino Migration to the American South. Photo by Rodrigo Dorfman (rodrigodorfman.com).