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Dr. Cuong Mai (top left), Dr. Matt Ruble (top right), Dr. Ozzie Ostwalt (bottom left), and Dr. Kirstin Waldkoenig (bottom right) will present as part of the second “Philosophy and Religious Studies in the Contemporary World” series, scheduled for the Spring 2026 semester.

High Country Humanities announces Spring 2026 “Philosophy and Religious Studies in the Contemporary World” series
Dec 5, 2025

Note: “Mindfulness and Mental Health" with Dr. Cuong Mai and Dr. Matt Ruble was rescheduled from Jan. 28 to March 4 due to inclement weather.

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Vivid Oguntoyinbo ’22 is the new Business Officer of Operations in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences.

College of Arts and Sciences announces Vivid Oguntoyinbo ’22 as Business Officer of Operations
Dec 2, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to announce that Vivid Oguntoyinbo ’22 has been appointed the Business Officer of Operations, effective December 1, 2025.

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App State College of Arts and Sciences graduate students Lilly Baer ’24, Jake Jenkins ’25, and Michael Sciole ’24 were selected to compete in the final round of the 14th annual Three Minute Thesis competition on Friday, November 21, 2025. Photos by Troy Tuttle

CAS students participate in 14th annual Three Minute Thesis competition
Nov 24, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held the 14th annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Friday, November 21, 2025.

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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.

College News, CAS Corps, Students
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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