Republicans search for a replacement nominee for Congress in Western NC [faculty featured]
Aug 12, 2026
With less than a month until absentee voting begins, there’s been a shake-up in one of North Carolina’s most competitive congressional races and one party is seeking a new nominee.&nbs
Faculty
How a pandemic-era job search led a local to help build her hometown's communications [alumna featured]
Aug 4, 2026
BOONE — When Laney Wise took a job with the town of Boone, she thought of it as “just a resume builder.” Five years later, she’s helped build the town’s entire commun
Alumni
Dr. William Hicks appointed chair of App State's Department of Government and Justice Studies
Jul 1, 2026
Dr. William Hicks has been appointed chair of the Department of Government and Justice Studies.
Faculty
Appalachian Police Academy celebrates second graduating class
Oct 1, 2019
Fifteen recruits graduated from the Appalachian State University Police Academy in August and all passed the examination to become certified... Police Development Program, Student
Dr. Ardoin and Dr. Key have article appear in the Washington Post
Aug 20, 2019
Throughout academia, including in political science, women haven’t achieved parity with men.
Faculty
New Book from Dr. E. Ike Udogu
Jul 31, 2019
The department of Government and Justice Studies is proud to announce the publication of Dr. E.
Faculty
App State Police Department honored as NCPEA Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
Jul 25, 2019
The Appalachian State University Police Department (APD) was honored as the Law Enforcement Agency of the Year by the North Carolina Police... Police Development Program
APDP cadet Bayley Plummer gives her all in the classroom, on the court and in the community
Jul 11, 2019
Bayley Plummer ’19, a recent graduate of Appalachian State University’s B.S.
Police Development Program, Student
Dr. Key has article published
Jul 10, 2019
Dr. Ellen Key ( Appalachian State University) and Dr.
Faculty
Dr. Pat Mitchell Elected President of the North Carolina Economic Development Association
Jul 8, 2019
The North Carolina Economic Development Association, which works to increase economic and business development throughout the state, elected... Faculty
Dr. Ondercin Has Article Published
Jun 11, 2019
Dr. Heather L. Ondercin ( Appalachian State University) and Dr.
Faculty
For App State student, leadership award may pave the way for public service
Jun 6, 2019
As the first recipient of Appalachian State University’s National P
Student
Dr. Ryan's article appears in the Washington Post
Jun 1, 2019
The recent visit of ... Faculty