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

Dr. Aviva Chomsky is professor of history and coordinator of Latin American studies at Salem State University.

October 28: "Central America’s Forgotten History: Revolution, Violence and the Roots of Migration" with Dr. Aviva Chomsky

"Central America’s Forgotten History: Revolution, Violence and the Roots of Migration"with Dr. Aviva Chomsky, Professor of History at Salem State Un...

From left to right, Dr. Daniel Byrd, Emma Hatfield-Sidden, Dr. Monica Lambert, Jennifer Morris, Dean Melba Spooner, Dr. Rwany Sibja, Gracie Bullington, Dr. Betsy Rosenbalm, Dr. Hannah Reeder, and Dr. Terry McClannon. Photo submitted.

Gracie Bullington ’23 Named Finalist for NCACTE’s Student Teacher of the Year

History, social studies education alumna Gracie Bullington ’23 was named one of the top five finalists for the North Carolina Association of Co...

The 2023 Community FEaST. Photo by Chase Reynolds

October 22: 2024 Community FEaST

2024 Community FEaSTTuesday, October 22, 2024, from 4:30-6:00 p.m.Sanford Mall, Appalachian State University[Add to Google Calendar] [View on Engage]B...

Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS) is pleased to host director and producer Suzanne Lasky-Gerard for a screening of her documentary, “The March of the Living: 1988, Then and Now.” Photo submitted

September 30: “The March of the Living: 1988, Then and Now” Documentary Screening

“The March of the Living: 1988, Then and Now” Documentary ScreeningMonday, September 30, 2024, from 7-9 p.m.Greenbriar Theater, Room 200, Plemmons...

The App State student recipients of 2024–25 North Carolina Space Grants, from left to right: junior Cooper Brown, senior Hailey Church and senior Cade Tischer. Photos submitted

3 App State students awarded NC Space Grants to conduct STEM research

BOONE, N.C. — Three Appalachian State University students have received North Carolina Space Grants to conduct science, technology, engineering and ...

Appalachian State University will host the Smithsonian exhibit

October 22 - December 2: "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" Exhibit

"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" ExhibitTuesday, October 22, 2024, through Monday, December 2, 2024Wiseman's View Lounge, 2nd Floor, Plemmons ...

Student And Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund

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.