About the College
The College of Arts & Sciences at Appalachian State University is home to 17 academic departments, two centers and one residential college spanning the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. The college is dedicated to providing instruction and research essential to the University's mission and seeks to cultivate the habits of inquiry, learning and service among all its constituents.
College News
App State researchers uncover hidden history at Fort Defiance
Jun 23, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — In a newly discovered graveyard at Fort Defiance in Caldwell County, an interdisciplinary effort led by Appalachian State Un...
Jared Voris '16 identifies second new dinosaur species
Jun 18, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University alumnus Jared Voris '16 is the lead author of a new Nature study identifying a new species of dinosaur. T...
Nominations open for Richard N. Henson Outstanding Academic Advisor Award
Jun 18, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is accepting nominations for the 2024-25 Richard N. Henson Outstan...
Dr. Darci Gardner receives grant to develop course on career paths in the humanities
Jun 16, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Darci Gardner, associate professor of French in the Appalachian State University Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures...
Dr. Catherine Marcum appointed interim associate dean of the App State College of Arts and Sciences
Jun 10, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Appalachian State University is pleased to announce that Dr. Cathy Marcum has been appointed...
App State researcher develops AI-driven microscope to detect poultry parasites [faculty featured]
Jun 9, 2025
Researcher Zach Russell recently earned a grant from NCInnovation to develop his lab’s AI-driven robotic microscope....
College of Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Awards
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences recognizes several members of the faculty and staff for outstanding service, teaching or scholarly work. The 2025 nomination form will open on Monday, August 11, and close on Friday, September 5.
Open House
The Fall 2025 Hickory Open House will be held on October 25 and the Boone Open House will be held on November 8. For details, click here or visit appstate.edu/openhouse.
Student And Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund
The Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund provides resources that can be used to transform the undergraduate and graduate experience. Visit this page to learn more about this award, how to apply and current recipients.
Commencement
The Fall 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 12, at 5 PM. For details, click here or visit appstate.edu/commencement.