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Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary field that discusses traditional academic areas of study through the studies of women, gender and sexual minorities, according to the program’s website.

The Appalachian State Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies program
Mar 30, 2018

“The idea is that there are theoretical constructs and all sorts of theories that people study and use to address issues of power, privilege and experiences,” Interim Director Sarah Greenwald said.

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Dr. Saskia van de Gevel Associate Professor Department of Geography and Planning|

Dr. Saskia van de Gevel Honored as the State National Geographic Geography Steward
Mar 29, 2018

When it comes to getting students excited about Geography, Dr. Saskia van de Gevel takes on the challenge. Her emphasis on hands-on learning gets students of all ages actively engaged in the geographic field, inside and outside the classroom.

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Julia Kark Callander

Faculty Highlight: Julia Kark Callander
Mar 28, 2018

New faculty member Dr. Julia Kark Callander (Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Cultural, Gender and Global Studies), believes service learning is key to teaching.

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Dr. Zach Vernon, assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of English, is co-editor of “Summoning the Dead: Essays on Ron Rash,” a book-length collection of scholarship on award-winning author Ron Rash. Photos submitted

Appalachian’s Zach Vernon co-edits new collection of essays on Ron Rash
Mar 23, 2018

Dr. Zack Vernon, assistant professor in the Department of English at Appalachian State University, is co-editor of “Summoning the Dead: Essays on Ron Rash” — the first book-length collection of scholarship on award-winning author Ron Rash. 

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Dr. Shawn Bergman, Department of Psychology

Bergman named director of the Walker College of Business professional education program
Mar 22, 2018

Dr. Shawn Bergman, Department of Psychology,  has been named director of the Walker College of Business Professional Education Program at Appalachian State University.

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Breece Robertson, MA Geography and Planning Alum

Breece Robertson - Making a Positive Difference on Protected Lands
Mar 14, 2018

“The Trust for Public Land has embraced the innovation that science, data, and analytics provides in concert with planners who are experts at community engagement and facilitation.

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UNC Asheville grant supports research of native wildflower species

UNC Asheville grant supports research of native wildflower species
Mar 2, 2018

Dr. Matt C. Estep, assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Biology, and Dr. Zack E.

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