Faculty & Staff

The 550+ 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

Alice Fisher

January 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Staff Shout Outs

BOONE, N.C. — Awarded by the Appalachian State University Staff Senate, Staff Shout Outs recognize staff members for their positive contributions to...

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Dr. William Schumann ’94 ’99 ’00 appointed 2024-27 Sharpe Chair

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. William ("Billy") Schumann ’94 ’99 ’00 has been appointed the 2024-27 Sharpe Chair. Made possible through an endowment estab...

Dr. Steven J. Hageman is a professor of geology in Appalachian State University's Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences. Photo by Marie Freeman

Do you know your Darwin Number? Dr. Steve Hageman can help!

BOONE, N.C. — Do you know your Darwin Number? If you've met Appalachian State University professor Dr. Steve Hageman, you're one of few with a ...

Dr. Yalçın Açıkgöz, associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University

2025 Best Cities for Jobs [faculty featured]

Dr. Yalçın Açıkgöz, associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University, is interviewed about the job-hunting pro...

Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology, is the co-author of a recent paper published in Social Currents. Photo by University Communications.

SAFE Fund supports study by Dr. Ellen Lamont

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology, is the co-author of a recent paper pu...