College of Arts and Sciences

About the College

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) 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. Learn more about CAS.

College News

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Meet CAS Corps member Ella Tynan

Sep 17, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps members serve as representatives to all college constituents, creating, promoting, and execut...

Attendees at the 2025 Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian (RECAPP) event enjoyed connecting with researchers and learning about the many research and creative projects at App State. This year’s RECAPP event will be held Sept. 18 in the Broyhill Music Center on App State’s Boone campus. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Ingenuity in action: App State spotlights faculty research and creativity

Sep 16, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s 2026 Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian event (RECAPP) celebrates a growing research enter...

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CAS faculty share 2026 summer grant outcomes

Sep 16, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Each summer, Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) awards $5,000 grants to untenured, tenure-track faculty...

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Fall 2026 edition of As the Crow Flies now available

Sep 15, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The fall 2026 edition of As the Crow Flies, the open-access expansion of Appalachian Journal: A Regional Studies Review, was...

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From living ecosystems to human health and new monitoring tech — the New River anchors App State inquiry and contemplation

Sep 15, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University research starts high in our watershed and flows down to mountain communities and beyond, informing policy...

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Upcoming College Events

Stay connected with the college — explore upcoming events, workshops, and celebrations on our events calendar.

College of Arts and Sciences Events
Faculty and Staff Awards

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.

Commencement

Commencement

The Fall 2026 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 11, at 9 a.m.

SAFE Fund

SAFE Fund

The SAFE Fund provides resources that can be used to transform the student experience and support faculty teaching, research, and engagement.

Open House

Open House

The Fall 2026 Boone Open House will be held on Saturday, October 17, and Hickory Open House will be held on Saturday, October 24.