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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.

Arts & Cultural, College News
The App State College of Arts and Sciences logo in gold and white overlaid on an image of a spotlight with shimmer.

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 Outstanding Advisor Award.

Awards & Honors, College News, Faculty & Staff
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 Health's 2026 Article of the Year.

College News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research, Students
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 Reading
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Belk Library and Information Commons Atrium

College News, Events
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-outs in March.

Awards & Honors, College News, Faculty & Staff
Vanya Dill, a senior geology major from Morrisville, at a field site in Mongolia in August 2025. Photo by Dr. Sarah Carmichael

Geology major selected to present research at prestigious Explorers Club event
Mar 19, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Vanya Dill, a senior geology major from Morrisville, has been invited to present her research at The 122nd Explorers Club Annual Dinner: Odysseys on April 18 in New York City.

Awards & Honors, College News, Grants & Research, Students
Mary O'Connell (left) and James Moser (right) examine an artifact. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

App State students conduct Spring Break dig in historic Junaluska neighborhood
Mar 19, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Over Spring Break, 12 Appalachian State University students joined Dr.

College News, Outreach & Community Engagement, Students