The story of the first human tool: the humble container [faculty featured]
May 12, 2026
In the prehistoric opening of 2001: A Space Odyssey, the first tool is a club: a long limb bone that proves handy for killing prey animals, murde...
Monday Rockpile: Paul Worley gives Rockies prospects real-world English practice [faculty featured]
May 12, 2026
If you were a college student studying Spanish, you’d probably want to take a class with Dr. Paul Worley, who’s a Professor of Spanish and Wo...
CAS Dean's Office staff recognized with shout-outs in April
May 7, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — In April, four members of Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean's Office were recognized with staff s...
Helene frayed the safety net for people who use drugs. This community wove it back together. [faculty featured]
May 4, 2026
Kimberly Treadaway hoped she was prepared for the storm. Hurricane Helene was heading right for her home in Weaverville, North Carolina, and she worri...
29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 4, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony,...
App State professor brings ramp research to BRAHM [faculty featured]
May 1, 2026
BLOWING ROCK — An Appalachian State University professor is using DNA science to protect ramps and help the Cherokee keep a centuries-old tradition ...
Former students turned professors: App State alums reflect on their return to the High Country [faculty featured]
May 1, 2026
During fall break of 1999, Ralph Lentz was a new professor at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. One Saturday night, he received a ca...
From seminary to studio: How losing his faith led an App State professor to a decade of exploring everyone else's [faculty featured]
May 1, 2026
BOONE — For more than 70 years, the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has prepared devoted believers for a life of ministry. It took Conrad ...
Tammy Taylor recognized for 30 years of service to Appalachian Senior Programs
Apr 29, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is recognizing Tammy Taylor, director of the Foster Grandparent Program, as she marks 30 years of service...
History's Karl Campbell named Professor of the Year by Student Government Association
Apr 24, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Karl Campbell, professor in the Department of History, has been named Professor of the Year by Appalachian State University’s St...