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Shaina Katz

Shaina Katz has received a Critical Language Scholarship to study Arabic this summer in Morocco
May 11, 2017

Shaina Katz, a junior from Apex who is majoring in political science and minoring in Arabic at Appalachian State University, has received a Critical L...

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, music ...

The Government and Justice Studies Department discuss Trump and Putin
Feb 16, 2017

For many, Valentine’s Day is a focus on relationships new and old. This is no different for the Department of Government and Justice Studies which, ...

Internship Program Provides Students With Financial Support And Help For Communities
Oct 11, 2016

For many college students, the biggest obstacle in deciding whether to acquire an internship is being able to afford the time needed to complete it. M...

Razan Alaqil at the United Nations Youth Assembly

App State student takes home outstanding delegate award at UN Youth Assembly
Aug 31, 2016

Razan Alaqil, an Appalachian State sophomore political science major, was the first Saudi Arabian female to participate in the United Nations You...

Dr. Zaphon R. Wilson

Faces of Courage Award Recipient Dr. Zaphon Wilson
Oct 8, 2015

Alumnus Dr. Zaphon R. Wilson ’76 ’77 of Raleigh is one of four recipients of Appalachian State University’s Faces of Courage Award. He earned bo...

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....

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. His interview examined the h...

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. “In the 21st cen...

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 voting ...