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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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By Giada Copersito

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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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

Dr. Ryan's article appears in the Washington Post
Sep 2, 2015

Dr. Ryan's article, "Deja vu for Jordanina election reforms" appeared in the Washington Post.

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NPR Interviews Dr. Ryan
Jan 28, 2015

On January 28, 2015 , Dr Ryan had an extended interview with the Ian Masters show which is syndicated across the country.

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The College of Arts and Sciences names Dr. Nancy Love new Humanities Council Coordinator
Dec 10, 2014

“I am honored to serve as the new Coordinator of the College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Council,” Dr. Nancy Sue Love says.

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Early Voting Matters to Visiting Distinguished Professor in Political Science
Nov 20, 2014

Whether you view early voting as a necessity, a privilege, or an obligation, there is no denying that it has had a profound impact on American... Faculty

New Chair of Government and Justice Studies is Driven by His Passion for Politics
Nov 5, 2014

The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes Dr. Phillip Ardoin as the new Chair for the Department of Government and Justice Studies.

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Appalachian State University Government and Justice Studies Faculty Member Quoted in New York Times
Sep 18, 2014

Appalachian State University faculty member Curtis Ryan was quoted as an expert on Jordanian politics in the... Faculty

George Ehrhardt Concluded that voter suppression didn’t happen in Boone elections
Dec 11, 2013

George Ehrhardt, An ASU professor in the Department of Government and Justice Studies recently completed a study that concludes “vote... Faculty

Zaitzow Publishes New Chapter
Dec 5, 2012

Dr Barbara H. Zaitzow, Department of Government and Justice Studies, and Richard S.

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