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
Joseph Bathanti to serve as macebearer for Fall 2025 CAS Commencement
Nov 18, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Joseph Bathanti will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2025 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Cathy Marcum,...
App State alumnus Dan Blakeley ’15 ’18 helps veterans find their voice
Nov 17, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to honor the men and women who have served in ...
Dogwood grant drives community-involved health research post-Helene
Nov 14, 2025
Dogwood Health Trust has awarded $838,276 to support App State’s work in the Health Policy Research Consortium, an initiative addressing health...
App State and High Country Humanities bring world languages to young learners through new series with Watauga County Public Library
Nov 13, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and High Country Humanities – in collaboration wit...
Students learn about wine and fine dining through new program sponsored by Erik Martella
Nov 12, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — On Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23, 10 students representing the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and College of Fin...
Dr. Bob Swarthout co-authors chemical analysis of USS Arizona oil leak
Nov 10, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Bob Swarthout, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences and Department of ...
Stay connected with the college — explore upcoming events, workshops, and celebrations on our events calendar.
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.