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Appalachian State University alumna Julianna Roupas ’21, of Charlotte, earned a self-designed B.A. in interdisciplinary studies with a focus in studies of integrative health sciences, as well as a minor in Spanish. She graduated summa cum laude from App State in May. Photo submitted

App State’s Julianna Roupas ’21 designed her own path to medical school
Jul 7, 2021

Julianna Roupas ’21 wrote her own ticket for her journey to medical school with a self-designed major at Appalachian State University.

Interdisciplinary Studies
App State College of Arts and Sciences welcomes new department chairs to the Department of Anthropology, Dr. Krista Lewis; A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, Dr. Petia Bobadova and Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Dr. Cynthia M. Liutkus-Pierce. In addition, Dr. Laura Ammon, from the Department of Philosophy and Religion will become the director of Watauga Residential College.

App State’s College of Arts and Sciences announces new department chairs and director
May 6, 2021

Three new department chairs in Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences will begin their positions on July 1, 2021. 

Watauga Residential College

Congratulations 2020-21 GWS Frances Holland Black Scholarship recipients!
Apr 30, 2021

Join us in congratulating our 2020-2021 GWS Frances Holland Black Scholarship recipients.

Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

Queer Film Series Tonight!
Apr 4, 2017

TONIGHT!!!

Don't miss the next installment in our 2017 Queer Film Series.

Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

Nov. 3rd Film Screening
Nov 1, 2016

Join us this Thursday, November 3rd, for a special screening of "Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America." The film follows the... Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

Lecture by Dr. Sushmita Chatterjee on Oct. 27
Oct 20, 2016

Please join us Thursday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. for the next installment of our Fall Lecture Series. Dr.

Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

Check out our Spring 2017 course offerings!
Oct 11, 2016

Are you looking for an interesting course to take in the spring? A list of our upcoming courses is below!

Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

Get Involved with the GWS Student Club!
Sep 13, 2016

The Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Student Club invites you to join us each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 085 of Appalachian Hall!

Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

Fall 2016 Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Lecture Series Announced
Sep 13, 2016

The Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Program invites students, faculty, and the general public to our Fall 2016 Lecture Series.

Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

Final Installment of Fall Lecture Series
Sep 9, 2016

Join us tomorrow evening for the final talk in our Fall Lecture Series!!! Dr.

Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies
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 i

Global Studies

April 27th Talk by Dr. Ann Cahill
Apr 26, 2016

In honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies program will host a special talk by Dr.

Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

Spring 2017 Queer Film Series Announced!
Feb 16, 2016

The Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Program invites you to the

Spring 2017 Queer Film Series

Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies