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.
Quick Links
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.
Quality Animal Care
App State's Vet Tech program is meeting the needs of animals and veterinary professionals throughout the region.
College News
App State's College of Arts and Sciences announces new department chairs and director
Aug 9, 2022
Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of six new academic department chairs and a...
Dr. Rick Elmore coedits new book exploring biopolitics of punishment
Aug 5, 2022
BOONE, N.C. — What were Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault's perspectives on philosophical method and their political implications? How does their ...
CAS 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award: Dr. Lara Souza '99 '03
Jul 28, 2022
BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) announces its 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient as Dr. Lara Souza ...
2022 Alumni Awards: Douglas Middleton Jr. ’15 ’18 — Young Alumni Award
Jul 27, 2022
Appalachian State University alumnus Douglas Middleton Jr. ’15 ’18 is the recipient of App State’s 2022 Young Alumni Award, which honors individ...
2022 Alumni Awards: Mark E. Ricks ’84 — Distinguished Alumni Award
Jul 26, 2022
Appalachian State University alumnus Mark E. Ricks ’89 is the 2022 recipient of the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes indi...
5 faculty teams awarded 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation grants for projects at App State
Jul 25, 2022
The 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars have been announced, with five teams of Appalachian State University faculty receiving up to $10,000 each ...