Departmental News

Jen Serling and Ann Wortinger

Veterinary Technology Program Celebrates Dr. Earl H. Rippie Veterinary Nurse Leadership Scholarship Recipients
Feb 15, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Jen Serling and Ann Wortinger from the Veterinary Technology program at Appalachian State Univer...

Dr. Elizabeth Perego, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History

Dr. Elizabeth Perego Authors New Book on History of Political Humor in Algeria
Dec 1, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Elizabeth Perego, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History, is the author of a new book explo...

Dr. Adam McKay, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy,

Dr. Adam McKay receives $13,000 NASA grant
May 24, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Adam McKay, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarde...

Dr. Cathy Marcum, department chair and professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Government and Justice Studies

Dr. Cathy Marcum appointed editor of criminal justice journal
Mar 27, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Cathy Marcum, department chair and professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Government and Justice Studies, has...

Dr. Emily Farris, associate professor in Political Science at Texas Christian University (TCU)

March 21: "Power of the Badge: Sheriffs and Inequality in the United States" with Dr. Emily Farris
Mar 1, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Forum Lecture Series and the Department of Government and Justice Studies is pleased to host Dr. Emil...

Dr. Seth Grooms, assistant professor in the Appalachian State Department of Anthropology

Dr. Seth Grooms publishes article in prestigious archaeology journal
Feb 9, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Seth Grooms, assistant professor in the Appalachian State Department of Anthropology, is the lead author of a new study that has b...

Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in the Appalachian State Department of Biology

Dr. Pablo Chialvo publishes new chapter on antiracist pedagogy
Feb 7, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in the Appalachian State Department of Biology, is the author of a new chapter on antiracist pedagogy, tit...

Dr. Bruce Dick, professor in the Appalachian State University Department of English

New English Diversity Endowed Scholarship: A Conversation with Bruce Dick
Jan 31, 2023

The idea for an English Department inclusivity scholarship at Appalachian State was originated by Dr. Bruce Dick during a meeting of the Anti-Racism W...

Lydia Blanton, junior from New Bern, NC; Sophie Wells, senior from Greensboro, NC; and Sarah Teague, senior from Greensboro, NC will receive scholarships for their works of creative prose and poetry. Photos submitted.

English announces creative writing scholarship recipients
Jan 27, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of English has announced the recipients of the fall creative writing scholarships. Lydia B...

Dr. Virginia Corrigan, director of App State's Veterinary Technology program in the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation. Photo submitted.

Vet Tech's Dr. Virginia Corrigan included in 'Volunteer 40 Under 40'
Jan 12, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Virginia Corrigan, director of App State's Veterinary Technology program in the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation, has...