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Dr. Cathy Marcum, chair of App State’s Department of Government and Justice Studies, second from right, is the recipient of App State’s inaugural Emerging Leader Award — part of the university’s Departmental Leadership Awards Program. Pictured with Marcum, from left to right, are App State Acting Provost Neva Specht, App State Acting Vice Provost of Faculty Policies, Development and Training Jamie Parson and App State College of Arts and Sciences Dean Mike Madritch. Photo by Chase Reynolds
Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa, professor in the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University

In the News: Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa arrives at University of the Free State
Jun 24, 2024

The University of the Free State (UFS) welcomes Prof Jesse Lutabingwa, a

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Amarah Din and Allie Dotson
CAS Corps member Samantha Brakefield is a junior criminal justice major from Monroe. Photo by Lauren Gibbs.

CAS Corps Feature: Samantha Brakefield
Feb 23, 2024

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... Student

Savannah Raley, sophomore political science major from Great Mills, Maryland, is the recipient of North Carolina Campus Engagement's Community Impact Student Award.
Appalachian State University's Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) will host Elect Her on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. in the Summit Trail Solarium, Plemmons Student Union.

October 20: Elect Her Workshop
Sep 29, 2023

BOONE, N.C.

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2023–24 App State Chancellor’s Scholar Charlotte Fuselier. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Charlotte Fuselier named Chancellor’s Scholar for 2023–24
Sep 26, 2023

Ten first-year students were selected as this year's recipients of Appalachian State University's ... Student

App State’s Police Development Program celebrates its 6th academy class
Sep 25, 2023

Since its inception six years ago, Appalachian State University’s Appalachian Police Academy has trained 120 sworn police officers, includin

Police Development Program
Dr. Cathy Marcum, department chair and professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Government and Justice Studies

Dr. Cathy Marcum appointed editor of criminal justice journal
Mar 27, 2023

Dr Cathy Marcum, department chair and professor in the Appalachian State... Faculty

This badge signifies App State’s status as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars and students for the 2022–23 academic year. The university is one of 18 schools nationwide to receive this honor. Image courtesy of Fulbright Program