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Biology students presented their posters in the Atrium of the Rankin Science South Building. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Biology Research Day showcases broad spectrum of student work
May 7, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — The 2025 Biology Research Day held May 1 in the Rankin Science Building was a golden opportunity for App State student researchers to display their findings and explain the often complex science behind their work.

Departmental News, Grants & Research, Students
Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in the Department of Biology
A Tibetan monk officiating an event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tibetan Buddhism is emerging in Vietnam as a popular form of new religiosity © 2025 Lam Khau

Dr. Stephen Christopher receives $1.6 million grant from John Templeton Foundation
Apr 29, 2025

Dr. Stephen Christopher (Adjunct Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University) is excited to be co-Lead (along with Dr.

Departmental News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research
Dr. Jefferson Bates is an associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences. Photo by Chase Reynolds
Sam J. Massey

Oh, the places you will go!: Sociology graduate success and advice
Feb 26, 2025

App State sociology offers a research-driven, impact-focused curriculum that prepares our students for success. Don't just take our word for it. Consider the success and advice our alumni students have provided below.

Departmental News, Alumni, CAS Corps
Jen Serling and Ann Wortinger
Dr. Elizabeth Perego, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History
Dr. Adam McKay, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy,
Dr. Cathy Marcum, department chair and professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Government and Justice Studies