Faculty & Staff

The 480+ faculty members of the College of Arts and Sciences represent a rich diversity of educational background and professional expertise. Most of the faculty in the College hold terminal degrees in their discipline, and all faculty members are dedicated to their teaching and research. 

Faculty & Staff News

Dr. Marc Kissel, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Anthropology

Dr. Marc Kissel contributes to new studies funded by National Geographic Society

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In their search to understand human origins, National Geographic Explorer in Residence and world-renowned paleoanthropologist&nbs...

Dr. Seth Grooms, Marine Corps veteran and App State assistant professor, placed a wreath at the Veterans Memorial on the Boone campus during the university’s annual Memorial Day commemoration on Friday, May 26. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Marine Corps veteran Dr. Seth Grooms lays wreath for App State’s Memorial Day commemoration

BOONE, N.C. — Each Memorial Day weekend, Appalachian State University commemorates those who died while serving in the U.S. military with a wreath l...

Dr. Adam McKay, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy,

Dr. Adam McKay receives $13,000 NASA grant

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Adam McKay, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarde...

App State Chancellor Sheri Everts, center, with Emily Daughtridge, professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, left, and Dr. Maryam Ahmed, professor in the Department of Biology, at the inaugural Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 27 on App State’s Boone campus. Daughtridge is the recipient of the 2023 Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award, and Ahmed is App State’s 2023 recipient of the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State honors 14 students, faculty and staff at inaugural Awards of Distinction ceremony

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 14 students, faculty and staff for their commitment to excellence in serving the university at it...

Dr. Laura Ammon, associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Philosophy and Religion and director of the Watauga Residential College (WRC) in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Dr. Laura Ammon receives freshman advocacy award

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Laura Ammon, associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Philosophy and Religion and director of the Wat...