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Edited collection by Drs. Melissa Birkhofer and Paul Worley receives ASAIL Honorable Mention
Sep 9, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Two Appalachian State University faculty members — Dr. Melissa Birkhofer, assistant professor in the Department of English, and Dr. ...

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Meet CAS Corps member Shaun Appleman
Sep 8, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps members serve as representatives to all college constituents, creating, promoting, and execut...

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15 Unusually Cool College Degrees That Actually Exist [program featured]
Sep 8, 2026

Long before craft beer and artisan kombucha became trendy, fermentation was a science. Appalachian State University recognized that and built a degree...

The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for the Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund.

Apply for the Fall 2026 SAFE Fund through October 5
Sep 8, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for the Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) ...

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App State researchers secure NSF MRI award for microscope upgrades
Sep 1, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Faculty members in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) have been awarded a two-year, $182,268 grant from...

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More than 40 new faculty join CAS in 2026–27
Aug 24, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — This semester, over 40 new full-time faculty members joined the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences. Keep readin...

The Fall 2026 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writer Series will feature Laure Gouraige (top left), Kate Quinn (top right), Irina Zhorov (bottom left), and Marty Cain (bottom right). Photos submitted

Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series announces fall 2026 lineup
Aug 19, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — This fall, four acclaimed writers will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus as part of the university’s 2026–27 Hug...

The Veterinary Technology Program at Appalachian State University

App State Veterinary Technology program announces fall 2026 speaker series
Aug 18, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program, with support from the College of Arts and Sciences, is pleased to announ...

Dr. Kristen Baldwin Deathridge has been appointed the director of High Country Humanities. (Photo courtesy of Deathridge)

Dr. Kristen Baldwin Deathridge appointed director of High Country Humanities
Aug 14, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kristen Baldwin Deat...

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Nominate CAS faculty and staff for 2026 awards
Aug 10, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is accepting nominations for the following awards recognizing facu...

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