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Dr. William Hicks is the chair of the Appalachian State University Department of Government and Justice Studies.

Dr. William Hicks discusses Nevada voter ID measure in the Las Vegas Sun
Oct 28, 2026

When voter ID proposals first spread after the disputed 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore, they drew support from both parties.

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Dr. Matthew Robinson

Dr. Matthew Robinson quoted in Los Angeles Times article on capital punishment
Oct 12, 2026

Matthew Robinson, a criminal justice professor at Appalachian State University and author of a book on U.S.

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Dr. Mac-Jane Crayton, assistant professor in the Department of Government and Justice Studies and founder of Lab iMPACTLY, addresses Lab iMPACTLY Nonprofit Workshop attendees. Photo by Chase Reynolds
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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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

Who's Who Wednesday: Dr. Barbara Zaitzow
Jan 25, 2023

For the first Who's Who Wednesday of 2023, we're featuring Dr.

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Dr. Curtis Ryan, professor of political science in Appalachian State University’s Department of Government and Justice Studies, received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity during the second annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian event, held virtually Sept. 14–18. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Dr. Curtis Ryan Receives the Chancellor’s Award
Sep 23, 2020

The Appalachian State University Community had a virtual front row seat to a wide-ranging selection of faculty research and creative activity... Faculty

Dr. Hicks Explores Contemporary Views of Liberal Democracy in Latest Published Work
Jul 22, 2020

What are Americans’ views on liberal democracy? Have their attitudes changed since the 1950s?

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Dr. Carter's article published by American Political Science Review
Jul 14, 2020

Political leaders’ willingness to use force is central to many explanations of foreign policy and interstate conflict.

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Taking Students to the Iowa Caucus: An Experiential Approach to American Politics
Jan 22, 2020

20 students and faculty from Appalachian State University will depart from Boone, NC on January 30, 2020, on a 14-hour van journey to Iowa for #... Student, Faculty

Dr. Ryan is published in World Politics Review
Jan 7, 2020

Is the Cold Peace Between Jordan and Israel at Risk?Curtis R.

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