Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence in CAS

The College of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to recognizing successes, removing barriers and valuing intentional efforts to enhance inclusiveness so that every member of the academic community can participate and excel to the best of their ability.

The College is committed to:

  • offering a multi and inter-disciplinary learning environment
  • providing access and support for all students
  • investing in a diverse faculty and staff
  • encouraging a welcoming and accepting exchange of ideas to prepare students to succeed in an increasingly inter-connected and complex world

Inclusive Excellence News

Jessica Cory

Border Belt People: Jessica Cory Brings Awareness to Lumbee Literature

Jessica Cory, a lecturer at Appalachian State University, grew up hearing about the Lumbee tribe from her mother-in-law, who grew up in Robeson County...

Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences

Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin Leads Student Chemistry Activity at Hickory's Centro Latino

BOONE, N.C. — Each October, the American Chemical Society promotes outreach activities highlighting the value of chemistry in everyday life during N...

An attendee sits and listens to the reciting of names.

Yom Ha’Shoah event honors Holocaust victims

On Tuesday, The Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies hosted an event for the Jewish Holiday of Yom Ha’Shoah, the day of remembrance ...

Table outlining common Jewish cultural aspects and practices displayed on Sanford Mall during the App State Day Against Hate April 16, 2023.

App State holds Day Against Hate

Located on Sanford Mall Sunday afternoon, A Day Against Hate was hosted by student organizations to spread awareness and educate against antisemitism....