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Dr. Catherine Marcum is a professor of criminal justice in the Department of Government and Justice Studies and the interim associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University.

Dr. Catherine Marcum appointed interim associate dean of the App State College of Arts and Sciences
Jun 10, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Appalachian State University is pleased to announce that Dr.

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Kate Starr

Kate Starr inducted into Spring 2025 Cratis D. Williams Society
May 20, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — In the Spring and Fall, Appalachian State University's Cratis D.

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Jackson Adams

Political Science major Jackson Adams receives CJHPS Academic Honors Award
May 7, 2025

Adams, a senior political science major from Waxhaw, received first place for his paper, titled, "Standing Stereotypes at the Supreme Court: The Misrecognition and Dehumanized Portrayals of... Student

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

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

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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

Dr. Emily Farris, associate professor in Political Science at Texas Christian University (TCU)

March 21: "Power of the Badge: Sheriffs and Inequality in the United States" with Dr. Emily Farris
Feb 8, 2023

"Power of the Badge: Sheriffs and Inequality in the United States"
Presented by Dr. Emily Farris

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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Jaiden Knotts

10 first-year App State students awarded Diversity Scholars Program Scholarship for 2022–23
Nov 2, 2022

Ten first-year students at Appalachian State University have been awarded scholarships through App State’s ... Student