Fall Commencement
Dec 7, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close — a year marked by the global pandemic — Mountaineers near and far will celebrate more than 1,700 Class of 2020 graduates during Appalachian State University’s virtual Fall 2020 Commencement.
College News, Events, Students, Faculty & Staff, AlumniCAS Corps Feature: Aidan Keaveney
Dec 4, 2020
The CAS Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of the College of Arts and Sciences and to create, promote and execute opportunities for academic and professional growth.
College News, Students, CAS Corps, Grants & ResearchWorm and Crayfish mutualism affects entire stream ecosystems
Dec 3, 2020
A recent paper by researchers at Appalachian State University and Virginia Tech, published in the journal Ecology, titled: “Strong effects of a mutualism on freshwater community structure,” shows how some small worms can influence entire
College News, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Grants & Research, SustainabilityResearching the Spread of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
Dec 2, 2020
The spread of COVID-19 has threatened nursing home residents and employees across the United States for the past several months. Two Appalachian State University researchers have determined which factors play the largest role in nursing home virus transmission.
College News, Grants & Research, Faculty & Staff, StudentsFree meals for App State faculty, students and staff in need over extended winter break
Dec 1, 2020
A longer-than-usual winter break during the pandemic and an outpouring of support from the university and community have spurred Campus Dining at Appalachian State University to offer free, chef-inspired meals to those in need in the Appalachi
College News, Faculty & Staff, Students, Outreach & Community Engagement, SustainabilityApp State alumnus credits Mountaineer experience for his research success
Nov 30, 2020
When reflecting on his experience at Appalachian State University, alumnus Harrison Esterly ’19 said he harbors a fondness for the “times when I didn’t think I would make it through.” His appreciation for a challenge has led to what may be a breakthrough in speeding the d
College News, Alumni, Students, Grants & Research, STEMOut of cold storage — App State vaccine and drug research could speed delivery, cut costs
Nov 24, 2020
Co-authored research by three members of the Appalachian State University Community could yield a more cost-effective storage and delivery method for life-saving drugs and vaccines — including a future COVID-19 vaccine.
College News, Grants & Research, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Students, STEMSAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Forrest Myers, Physics and Astronomy
Nov 23, 2020
SAFE Grant Student Spotlight: Forrest Myers '20, Physics and Astronomy
Forrest Myers was an undergraduate student from North Wilkesboro, N.C.
College News, SAFE Grant, Grants & Research, AlumniCollege of Arts and Sciences announces Outstanding Alumni Carlton Paylor
Nov 20, 2020
Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences announces its 2019-20 Outstanding Alumni award winner as Carlton Paylor ’96.
College News, Alumni, Awards & Honors