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.
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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...

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 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 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 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...
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