Global Studies

Dr. Aviva Chomsky is professor of history and coordinator of Latin American studies at Salem State University.

October 28: "Central America’s Forgotten History: Revolution, Violence and the Roots of Migration" with Dr. Aviva Chomsky
Sep 26, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Department of History is pleased to welcome professor, historian, author and activist Dr. Avi...

Rose Tatum '13, Director of Volunteering and Community Partnerships with ENGin

Alumni Profile: Rose Tatum '13
May 25, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Rose Tatum, originally from Wilmington, graduated in 2013 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Studies and minors in Spanish and...

Student Ryan Hellenbrand has received a 2017 Fulbright award. Photo submitted by Ryan Hellenbrand

One student and one alum from Appalachian named Fulbright Scholars
May 11, 2017

The Office of International Education and Development (OIED) at Appalachian State University has announced that student Ryan Hellenbrand of Boone and ...

For Alaina Storch, a third-year global studies major originally from Greensboro, research, collaboration and follow-through paid off when Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri N. Everts agreed to affiliate with the Workers' Rights Consortium (WRC).

Making Change How a student moved from activism to action, and changed Appalachian's business practices
Aug 5, 2016

Alaina Storch, a third-year global studies major at Appalachian State University, is on a campaign against “fast fashion” – an industry term for...