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L-R: Department of Mathematical Sciences chair Dr. Tracie Salinas and faculty members Dr. Eric Marland, Dr. Katie Mawhinney, and Gregory Rhoads pose with CAS Interim Associate Dean Dr. Cathy Marcum after accepting the CAS Student Success Award at the CAS Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Announcing the 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Award Recipients
Nov 21, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Each year, Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognizes several members of the faculty and staff for outstanding service, teaching, and scholarly work.

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Joseph Bathanti will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Joseph Bathanti to serve as macebearer for Fall 2025 CAS Commencement
Nov 18, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Joseph Bathanti will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2025 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Commencement Ceremony. Dr.

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Dr. Darci Gardner (top left), Dr. Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand (top right), Dr. Paul Worley (bottom left), and Dr. Wendy Xie (bottom right)
Erik Martella, wine specialist and lecturer in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, member of the CAS Advancement Council, and proprietor of Erik Martella Wines, chats with students at Vidalia Restaurant and Wine Bar before the beginning of the inaugural "Wine and Fine Dining for Emerging Professionals" program. Photo by Lauren Gibbs
CAS Corps member Cade Tischer is a senior applied physics major from Cary. Photo submitted

Meet the CAS Corps: Cade Tischer
Oct 30, 2025

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 opportunities for academic and professional growth.

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Dr. Anna Cremaldi is an associate professor of philosophy in the Appalachian State University Department of Philosophy and Religion. Photo submitted

Anna Cremaldi receives Excellence in Academic Advising Award
Oct 29, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Anna Cremaldi, associate professor of philosophy in the Appalachian State University Department of Philosophy and Religion, is the recipient of the 2024-25 Excellence in Academic Advising Award.

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CAS Corps member Isabella McMillan is a junior from Mount Airy majoring in both philosophy and religious studies. Photo submitted

Meet the CAS Corps: Isabella McMillan
Oct 28, 2025

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 opportunities for academic and professional growth.

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Carla Ramsdell is the practitioner-in-residence in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy and sustainability liaison for the College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by University Communications
CAS Corps member Sarah McCarroll is a senior from Cornelius majoring in both sociology and languages, literatures, and cultures. Photo submitted

Meet the CAS Corps: Sarah McCarroll
Oct 16, 2025

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 opportunities for academic and professional growth.

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Fermentation Sciences majors Finn Adams (left), Chris Martin (second from left), and Dominic Bernardi (third from left) learned about winemaking from Will Burrow ’20 (fourth from left), head winemaker at Grandfather Mountain Vineyard in Banner Elk.