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High Country Humanities at Appalachian State University has received a large grant from North Carolina Humanities, a statewide nonprofit and the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

App State High Country Humanities Receives Grant from North Carolina Humanities
Oct 17, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — High Country Humanities at Appalachian State University has received a large grant from North Carolina Humanities. This $20,000 grant ...

The Veterinary Technology Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

The College of Arts and Sciences celebrates National Vet Tech Week 2023
Oct 16, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation, Appalachian State's Veterinary Technology p...

CAS Corps member Rylee Souders is a junior psychology major from Charlotte. Photo by Lauren Andersen.

CAS Corps Feature: Rylee Souders
Oct 13, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

Dr. Alex Hinton

November 9: Lecture and Colloquium by Dr. Alex Hinton
Oct 12, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS) is pleased to host Dr. Alex Hinton for a lecture...

Dr. Kara Dempsey

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kara Dempsey
Oct 10, 2023

Dr. Kara Dempsey, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and PlanningStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022Project: "Be...

Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology

Dr. Ellen Lamont Challenges Traditional Gender Roles on "Munk Debates" Podcast
Oct 9, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology, is featured in the September 19 episo...

CAS Corps member Bella Vanden Boom is a junior geography major from Wake Forest. Photo by Lauren Andersen.

CAS Corps Feature: Bella Vanden Boom
Oct 6, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

Dalton Akos '21 '22, an alumna of both the Department of Biology and Department of Geography and Planning, serves as a Student Records Coordinator in Boone. Emily Cunningham '21, an alumna of App State's Department of Counseling, Family Therapy and Higher Education, serves as an Academic Advisor in Hickory.

Meet the New Staff Members in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub (CASSH)
Oct 4, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University alumnae have joined the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub (CASSH). Dalto...

Brian London '23

SAFE Student Spotlight: Brian London '23
Oct 3, 2023

Brian London '23, M.A. Experimental PsychologyStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022Project: "Can People Learn to Use the Inn...

Toy Sheep Microcinema's inaugural event in September saw an overwhelming response.

Dr. Craig Fischer Brings His Love of Film to the Boone Community
Oct 2, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Craig Fischer, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of English, is bringing his love of film to the Bo...