2 years after Helene, local organizations fear aid is in jeopardy [faculty featured]
Oct 2, 2026
Wayne Pitts, associate professor in App State’s Department of Government and Justice Studies and former executive director of Ashe County’s Habitat for Humanity, also expressed concern
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UNCA students navigate mixed opinions on voting ahead of the midterms [faculty featured]
Oct 2, 2026
“If you want politicians to take you seriously, you need to make your voice non-ignorable.
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UNIZULU Strengthens Global Ties and Research Capacity Following Engagement with Fulbright Specialist Prof Jesse Lutabingwa [faculty featured]
Sep 3, 2026
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently concluded a highly successful 40-day residency with visiting Fulbright Specialist, Professor Jesse Lutabingwa.
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App State to create police academy, second of its kind in the nation
Feb 16, 2018
The Appalachian State University Police Department is starting a police academy for students, known as the App State Police Department Police... Police Development Program, Faculty
Dr. Holcomb and team find ways the Watauga County Detention Center can reduce energy costs.
Jan 15, 2018
Holcomb presented an idea of conducting an energy study of the detention center approximately five years ago to faculty members in ASU’s... Faculty
Political scientist weighs in on North Carolina redistricting ruling
Jan 10, 2018
Federal judges’ decision Tuesday that Republicans unconstitutionally gerrymandered two North Carolina congressional districts in 2016 puts i
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New Publication from Dr. E. Ike Udogu
Nov 29, 2017
The department of Government and Justice Studies is proud to announce the publication of Dr. E.
FacultyDr. Zaitzow Aims to Put a Human Face to Incarceration with Prison Trips
Nov 19, 2017
Every day, students on Appalachian State’s campus face different social problems, such as transgender rights, education, mental health, raci
FacultyDr. Webb-Farley's PS Symposium Published
Nov 16, 2017
Congratulations to Dr Kathy Webb-Farley on the publication of her PS Symposium with Dr Kristin Gross (Duke Univ) and Steven Smith (APSA Director... Faculty
Dr. Love Receives 2017 Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award
Nov 9, 2017
Dr. Nancy S Love, a professor of political science in Appalachian State University’s Department of Government and Justice Studies, received... Faculty
Dr. E. Ike Udogu Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Nov 3, 2017
Dr Udogu has proudly been working in academia for more than 30 years, first as a professor at Francis Marion University, as well as a professor... Faculty
Dr. Love Interviewed About How Education can help counter hate music’s appeal
Apr 14, 2017
Music has helped propel social causes ever since the civil rights, peace and feminist movements, but when it comes to the white power movement,... Faculty