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CAS Corps member Anna Lee is a senior biological anthropology major from West End, N.C. Photo submitted.

CAS Corps Feature: Anna Lee
Feb 2, 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...

Shane Miller, administrative specialist for the Department of Computer Science

January 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Shane Miller
Jan 31, 2023

Each month, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) randomly selects one staff member to be featured in a staff spotlight ...

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Irina Barclay

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Irina Barclay
Jan 31, 2023

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Irina BarclayDr. Irina Barclay, Professor, Department of Languages, Literatures and CulturesStudent and Faculty Excellence...

CAS Corps member Rachel Harris is a junior environmental science major from Raleigh, N.C. Photo submitted.

CAS Corps Feature: Rachel Harris
Jan 26, 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. Barbara Zaitzow, professor of criminal justice in the Appalachian State Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) and a member of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS) Faculty Advisory Board.

Who's Who Wednesday: Dr. Barbara Zaitzow
Jan 25, 2023

For the first Who's Who Wednesday of 2023, we're featuring Dr. Barbara Zaitzow, professor of criminal justice in the Appalachian State Department of G...

SAFE Student Spotlight: Emma Albertino

SAFE Student Spotlight: Emma Albertino
Jan 24, 2023

Emma Albertino, Clinical Psychology: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Spring 2022Project: “Women wit...

CAS Corps member Aydan Gibbs is a junior applied physics major from Cary, N.C. Photo submitted.

CAS Corps Feature: Aydan Gibbs
Jan 19, 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...

Rebecca-Eli Long ‘16 ‘20

Rebecca-Eli Long ‘16 ‘20 awarded prestigious Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant
Jan 18, 2023

Honors College alum Rebecca-Eli Long ‘16 ‘20 has been awarded the prestigious Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant for their research at Purdu...

 Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation (RRI) Seed Grants

RRI Seed Grant recipients share research outcomes
Jan 13, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — In Fall 2021, Appalachian State University's Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation (RRI), the newest department in the College...

CAS Corps member Enid Aguirre is a senior Spanish and dietetics major from Morrisville, N.C. Photo submitted.

CAS Corps Feature: Enid Aguirre
Jan 12, 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...