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
App State researchers discover footprint of Revolutionary War-era Fort Defiance
Nov 10, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University excavation work at Fort Defiance has pinpointed the footprint of the Revolutionary War-era structure, hel...
Dr. Judkin Browning receives 2026 Ragan Old North State Award for Nonfiction
Nov 10, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Judkin Browning, I.G. Greer Distinguished Professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History, has received the 20...
App State geographers awarded $200,000 grant to translate climate and mental health research into policy action
Nov 10, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Maggie Sugg, professor and honors director in the Appalachian State University Department of Geography and Planning, has received ...
Dr. Katie Mawhinney receives NCCTM's highest honor
Nov 6, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Katie Mawhinney, Cain Distinguished Professor in Science Education in the Appalachian State University Department of Mathematical ...
Unearthing history: App State-Lumbee Tribe partnership documents ancient sites in Robeson County
Nov 5, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Artifacts that have endured for thousands of years in the soil of North Carolina’s Inner Coastal Plain have become a bridge between ...
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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
The Fall 2026 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 11, at 9 a.m.
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
The Fall 2026 Boone Open House will be held on Saturday, October 17, and Hickory Open House will be held on Saturday, October 24.