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CAS Corps member Bella Vanden Boom is a junior geography major from Wake Forest. Photo by Lauren Andersen.

CAS Corps Feature: Bella Vanden Boom
Oct 6, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

Dalton Akos '22 '23, an alumna of both the Department of Biology and Department of Geography and Planning, serves as a Student Records Coordinator in Boone. Emily Cunningham '21, an alumna of App State's Department of Counseling, Family Therapy and Higher Education, serves as an Academic Advisor in Hickory.

Meet the New Staff Members in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub (CASSH)
Oct 4, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University alumnae have joined the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub (CASSH). Dalto...

Brian London '23

SAFE Student Spotlight: Brian London '23
Oct 3, 2023

Brian London '23, M.A. Experimental PsychologyStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022Project: "Can People Learn to Use the Inn...

Toy Sheep Microcinema's inaugural event in September saw an overwhelming response.

Dr. Craig Fischer Brings His Love of Film to the Boone Community
Oct 2, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Craig Fischer, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of English, is bringing his love of film to the Bo...

Following his graduation from the Appalachian State University Department of Psychology in May 2022, Ryan Kennedy (He/They) joined the department as the Administrative Support Associate.

September 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Ryan Kennedy
Sep 29, 2023

Each month of the academic year, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) randomly selects one staff member to be featured ...

Appalachian State University's Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) will host Elect Her on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. in the Summit Trail Solarium, Plemmons Student Union.

October 20: Elect Her Workshop
Sep 29, 2023

Elect Her WorkshopFriday, October 20, 2023, from 1-4 p.m.Summit Trail Solarium, Plemmons Student UnionRegistration is required. Register here.BOONE, N...

Dr. Paul Worley, professor in and chair of App State’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, right in foreground, and Andrea Elaver, assistant director of university events, unveil the rededicated portrait of Lillie Shull Dougherty — one of App State’s three founders — during the 2023 Founders Day ceremony at Founders Plaza. Photo by Troy Tuttle

App State celebrates 124 years of history with Founders Day festivities
Sep 28, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated its sixth annual Founders Day on Sept. 7 to commemorate the first day of classes held in 1899 ...

Faculty members and students from Appalachian State University's Department of Physics and Astronomy are the authors of a new paper in The Astronomical Journal, a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal in the field of astronomy published by the American Astronomical Society. The study, titled

Astronomy Faculty and Students Collaborate to Publish Astronomical Journal Paper
Sep 27, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Faculty members and students from Appalachian State University's Department of Physics and Astronomy are the authors of a new paper in...

A student from Cove Creek Elementary School’s Eco-Raiders after-school club steps onto App State’s Geobago. Photo submitted

From App State to Asheboro, Geobago brings hands-on education to K–12 students across North Carolina
Sep 26, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — This fall, Appalachian State University has once again rolled out its Geobago recreational vehicle to bring hands-on science...

Dr. Robert Swarthout, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences and Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, is the principal investigator on the project. Department of Physics and Astronomy professors Dr. Chris Thaxton and Dr. James Sherman serve as co-investigators.

Drs. Robert Swarthout, Chris Thaxton, and James Sherman Receive $531,902 NSF Grant
Sep 25, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — A group of faculty members from the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded a three-year grant from...

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