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Announcing the 2025-26 App State CAS Senior Award Recipients
Apr 29, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) hosted the 2025-26 CAS Senior Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 24,...

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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...

Dr. Karl Campbell, professor in the Department of History, holds his Professor of the Year Goldie Award.

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...

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CAS students earn 2025-26 Black and Gold Leadership Awards
Apr 17, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Club Council and Campus Activities, the governing and advocacy body for student clubs and organizations...

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Dusty Roberts ’20 ’22 joins College Advising and Support Services Hub as Assistant Director in Hickory
Apr 15, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Dusty Roberts ’20 ’22 has joined the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub (CASSH) as Assistant Director....

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CAS students, faculty receive 2025–26 awards from the Williams School of Graduate Studies
Apr 14, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies has announced the recipients of their 2025–26 awards. T...

Dr. James Goff (left), professor in the Department of History, and Dr. Steve Hageman (right), professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, will serve as macebearers for the Spring 2026 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremonies. Photos by University Communications

Dr. James Goff and Dr. Steven Hageman to serve as macebearers for Spring 2026 CAS Commencement
Apr 13, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. James Goff, professor in the Department of History, and Dr. Steven Hageman, professor in the Department of Geological and Environm...

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Meet Aubrey Bews: Anthropology student, primate researcher, and CAS Dean's Office employee
Apr 9, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean's Office welcomed a new student employee, Aubrey Bews, this semester. A Greensboro native,...

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Physics students contribute to advanced optical research
Apr 8, 2026

Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity, and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Stude...

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From waste to taste: Fermentation unlocks protein potential
Apr 8, 2026

Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity, and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Stude...