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Dr. Maria Pramaggiore appointed McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor of Interdisciplinary Education
Jul 31, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has appointed Dr. Maria Pramaggiore as the McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor of Interdisciplinary Education, effective July 1, 2026.

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Erik Martella

Fermentation Sciences lecturer Erik Martella named one of SevenFifty Daily’s 2026 Drinks Innovators
Jul 21, 2026

While the wine industry often casts Gen Z as a culprit for the current downturn, Erik Martella, a North Carolina winemaker with a foothold in higher education, resists that narrative.

Awards & Honors, Faculty & Staff
App State’s Division of Academic Affairs recognized Dr. Dave McEvoy, chair of the Department of Economics, left, and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas, chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, as the recipients of this year’s Departmental Leadership Awards. McEvoy and Salinas received their awards on July 16, during the university’s Chancellor’s Chair Summer Institute, which was held on the Boone campus. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State Departmental Leadership Awards: McEvoy, Salinas honored for impact on academic community
Jul 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University faculty Dr. Dave McEvoy and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas have been honored as the recipients of this year's Departmental Leadership Awards, recognized for their service to and lasting impact on the university's academic community.

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Dr. Donna Lillian (left) and Maxine Cooper McCall ’60 ’65 (right)
Maxine Cooper McCall ’60, ’65. Photo submitted.
Alice Craft '06 '23 (top left), Kathy Henson '97 '15 (top right), Megan Hutton '22 (bottom left), and Alicia Roberts '03 (bottom right)

Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, College Advising and Support Services staff receive shout-outs in June
Jun 30, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — In June, four members of Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) were recognized with staff shout-outs.

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Ethan Blanchard (left) and Simona Capatina (right). Photos submitted.

CAS students selected to receive 2026 DeJoy-Woś Scholarships
Jun 17, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Louis DeJoy, North Carolina business leader and former U.S. Postmaster General, his wife, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia Dr.

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Carla Ramsdell and Marta Toran recognized with inaugural Resilience Pathmaker Awards
May 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Pathways to Resilience Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) hosted its End-of-Year Awards and Celebration on Friday, May 1, 2026.

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CAS students recognized on spring 2026 academic honors lists
May 19, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the spring 2026 semester. A total of 804 College of Arts and Sciences students were named to the Chancellor’s List, and 1,236 were named to the Dean’s List.

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App State alumni Masa and Seleen Al Horani. Photo by Chase Reynolds