Government & Justice Studies at Appalachian State University

Government & Justice Studies at Appalachian State University GJS page for sharing the activities of the alumni, students, and faculty of our Political Science, Criminal Justice and MPA Programs.

The Department of Government and Justice page is a space for sharing the activities of the students, faculty, and alumni of GJS (PS/CJ).

Congratulations to the GJS recipients of the NC State Employees' Credit Union $5,000 summer internship scholarship! Fro...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to the GJS recipients of the NC State Employees' Credit Union $5,000 summer internship scholarship! From left to right: Brissa Diaz-Yepez, Tessa Wible, Selah Hill, Ina Salkic, and Brendan Kerr. Recipients not pictured are Devin Kaylor and Caroline Smith.

Senior CJ major Scarlet Little was hired during her internship by the Avery County DA’s office. Way to go, Scarlet!
03/30/2026

Senior CJ major Scarlet Little was hired during her internship by the Avery County DA’s office. Way to go, Scarlet!

We had the privilege of welcoming Tara Bland, Executive Director of Carolina Caring, to our Fundraising & Marketing cour...
03/26/2026

We had the privilege of welcoming Tara Bland, Executive Director of Carolina Caring, to our Fundraising & Marketing course this week. She shared her inspiring career journey and offered powerful, real-world insights on fundraising, storytelling, and building meaningful connections with donors.

Our students walked away with practical strategies, and a deeper understanding of what it truly takes to lead with purpose in the nonprofit sector.

Thanks to the agencies that attended our GJS career fair today! We appreciate your investment in our students.
03/24/2026

Thanks to the agencies that attended our GJS career fair today! We appreciate your investment in our students.

Senior public administration majors Kevin Mendoza and David Stuart are interning this semester at F.A.R.M. Cafe, learnin...
03/04/2026

Senior public administration majors Kevin Mendoza and David Stuart are interning this semester at F.A.R.M. Cafe, learning a lot about nonprofit management and community collaboration.

Senior CJ major Celeste Castrejon is interning this term at Smith Immigration Law Firm in Hickory.
02/18/2026

Senior CJ major Celeste Castrejon is interning this term at Smith Immigration Law Firm in Hickory.

Criminal justice major John Norris (center) is interning this semester with the NC SBI district in Hickory.
02/16/2026

Criminal justice major John Norris (center) is interning this semester with the NC SBI district in Hickory.

CJ major Ray Jackson (center) is interning at Butner Public Safety, which provides both fire and law enforcement service...
11/01/2025

CJ major Ray Jackson (center) is interning at Butner Public Safety, which provides both fire and law enforcement services…. a rare organizational mission in today’s communities.

Ashlyn Angell did an excellent job with the required internship presentation at her agency, the NC Divisionf of Juvenile...
10/31/2025

Ashlyn Angell did an excellent job with the required internship presentation at her agency, the NC Divisionf of Juvenile Justice in Winston-Salem.

CJ major Samuel Ruiz Santiago is interning this term with Youth Collaborative, Inc. in Winston-Salem, a nonprofit that w...
10/30/2025

CJ major Samuel Ruiz Santiago is interning this term with Youth Collaborative, Inc. in Winston-Salem, a nonprofit that works to intervene and support young people affected by gang involvement.

CJ majors Mikayla Guzzi and Sinclair Watkins are completing their internship at Homestead Recovery Center.
10/05/2025

CJ majors Mikayla Guzzi and Sinclair Watkins are completing their internship at Homestead Recovery Center.

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