From one mountain community to another: App State professor delivers warmth to Qwaqwa [faculty featured]
Aug 27, 2025
A spirit of international collaboration and heartwarming generosity filled the air on the Qwaqwa Campus as Prof Julie Shepherd-Powell, Graduate Pro
Faculty & Staff, Outreach & Community Engagement
App State research shows impact of climate stress on youth mental health
Aug 22, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Natural disasters and climate change have a significant impact on the mental health of young people around the nation, according to new research led by Dr. Jennifer Runkle, a researcher at North Carolina State University and Dr.
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Meet the new faculty members joining App State's College of Arts and Sciences in 2025
Aug 21, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — This semester, nearly 30 new full-time faculty members are joining the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences in both Boone and Hickory.
To learn more about some of them, read below.
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Student archaeologists unearth Native American campsite, artifacts [faculty featured]
Aug 20, 2025
An archaeology team at Appalachian State University has discovered an ancient campsite containing 8,000-year-old artifacts, the university announced in a news release.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research, Students
Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive [faculty featured]
Aug 20, 2025
GALAX, Va. — Ellie Massey, 13, stands inside a giant, yellow tent with dozens of other contestants and practices singing the gospel tune, "I'll Fly Away." Her grandfather, Jim Coleman, and uncle, Jacob, accompany her on guitar and mandolin.
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App State honors Dr. Rose Mary Webb, Dr. Shanshan Lou with 2025 Departmental Leadership Awards
Aug 13, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Recognized for their service to and lasting impact on Appalachian State University’s academic community, Dr. Rose Mary Webb and Dr. Shanshan Lou have been honored as this year’s Departmental Leadership Awards recipients.
Awards & Honors, Faculty & Staff, University News
Nominate CAS faculty and staff for 2025 awards
Aug 11, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is accepting nominations for the following awards recognizing faculty and staff members for outstanding service, teaching or scholarly work:
Awards & Honors, College News, Faculty & Staff
College of Arts and Sciences announces Michelle Holcombe as Business Officer of Personnel
Aug 6, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to welcome Michelle Holcombe to the Dean's Office as the Business Officer of Personnel, effective July 28, 2025.
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