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Dr. Cathy Marcum, department chair and professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Government and Justice Studies
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
Mar 1, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Forum Lecture Series and the Department of Government and Justice Studies is pleased to host Dr. Emily Farris, associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Texas Christian University.

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Dr. Seth Grooms, assistant professor in the Appalachian State Department of Anthropology
Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in the Appalachian State Department of Biology
Dr. Bruce Dick, professor in the Appalachian State University Department of English

New English Diversity Endowed Scholarship: A Conversation with Bruce Dick
Jan 31, 2023

The idea for an English Department inclusivity scholarship at Appalachian State was originated by Dr. Bruce Dick during a meeting of the Anti-Racism Working Group, an ad-hoc committee formed by Dr. Leonardo Flores in the Summer of 2020.

Departmental News, Diversity & Inclusion, Alumni, Faculty & Staff, Awards & Honors
Lydia Blanton, junior from New Bern, NC; Sophie Wells, senior from Greensboro, NC; and Sarah Teague, senior from Greensboro, NC will receive scholarships for their works of creative prose and poetry. Photos submitted.

English announces creative writing scholarship recipients
Jan 27, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of English has announced the recipients of the fall creative writing scholarships.

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Dr. Virginia Corrigan, director of App State's Veterinary Technology program in the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation. Photo submitted.
Dr. Marketa Zimova
TV Producer and Writer Bernadette Luckett

December 5: English Open House with TV Producer and Writer Bernadette Luckett
Nov 30, 2022

On Monday, December 5, television producer, scriptwriter, and stand-up comedienne Bernadette Luckett will visit Appalachian State, and will host an Open House for students, faculty and staff from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Sanford Hall Room 316.

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Dr. Kara Dempsey authors new book exploring geopolitics in Ireland

Dr. Kara Dempsey authors new book exploring geopolitics in Ireland
Nov 3, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Why do we have civil wars? What is national identity and how is it shaped by politics and patriotism? What peace-building methods result in positive change in a divided society?

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