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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...

A person standing beside a glass display case containing the taxidermy model of an Irish Wolfhound.

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...

Appalachian Journal: A Regional Studies Review (vol. 53, no. 3)

Appalachian Journal (vol. 53, no. 3) now available
Apr 7, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The most recent issue of Appalachian Journal — volume 53, number 3 — will arrive in subscribers’ mailboxes shortly. This issue f...

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Nominations open for 2025-26 Richard N. Henson Outstanding Advisor Award
Apr 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is accepting nominations for the 2025-26 Richard N. Henson Outstan...

Dr. Maggie Sugg (top left), Dr. Jennifer Schroeder Tyson (top right), Dr. Shishir Shakya (bottom left), and Sarah Ulrich '24 (bottom right)

App State collaboration earns top honor from Journal of Rural Health
Apr 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural ...

The logo for Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies overlaid on a photo of candles burning.

Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies seeking name readers for Yom HaShoah event on April 14
Apr 1, 2026

Yom HaShoah Name ReadingTuesday, April 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Belk Library and Information Commons AtriumBOONE, N.C. — On Tuesday, April 14, ...

Cindy Trivette

Cindy Trivette recognized with two staff shout-outs in March
Mar 31, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Cindy Trivette, administrative support specialist in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, received two staff shout-...

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Biology students find community in research for cancer cures
Mar 29, 2026

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

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