Faculty and Staff News
From the field to the fridge: $1.82M NCInnovation grant supports sweetpotato startup at App State
May 15, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant, Appalachian State University professor Dr. Brett Taubman and his research team are trans...
The story of the first human tool: the humble container [faculty featured]
May 12, 2026
In the prehistoric opening of 2001: A Space Odyssey, the first tool is a club: a long limb bone that proves handy for killing prey animals, murde...
Monday Rockpile: Paul Worley gives Rockies prospects real-world English practice [faculty featured]
May 12, 2026
If you were a college student studying Spanish, you’d probably want to take a class with Dr. Paul Worley, who’s a Professor of Spanish and Wo...
CAS Dean's Office staff recognized with shout-outs in April
May 7, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — In April, four members of Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean's Office were recognized with staff s...
Helene frayed the safety net for people who use drugs. This community wove it back together. [faculty featured]
May 4, 2026
Kimberly Treadaway hoped she was prepared for the storm. Hurricane Helene was heading right for her home in Weaverville, North Carolina, and she worri...
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