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Dr. Zachary Russell, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at App State, center, works with student researchers Ethan Humphries, a senior physics major from Kings Mountain, and Hunter Corman ’24, an engineering physics graduate student from Morehead City, pictured in the background, in the Ion Innovations Scientific Instrumentation Development Lab in Boone to assemble 3D-printed components for rapid prototyping of microscope designs. Russell has been awarded a $2.3 million grant fro

AI-powered microscopy aims to save North Carolina farmers millions [faculty featured]
Nov 20, 2025

Intestinal parasites quietly take a heavy toll on livestock across North Carolina and the Southeast. The losses aren’t small — they cut deep into productivity, profitability, and the health of entire herds.

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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. Chris Quattro (left) and Dr. Maggie Sugg (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
Dr. Bob Swarthout is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences and Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences.
Dr. Matt Estep is an associate professor and the honors director in the Appalachian State University Department of Biology.
An ofrenda (altar) created by instructors and students in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Photo submitted by Dr. Karola Rico García

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures honors Día de los Muertos
Nov 7, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures honored the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition by creating a beautiful ofrenda (altar) in L.S. Dougherty Hall.

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Anna Brown '06 is the administrative support specialist in the Department of Anthropology. Photo by University Communications

October 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Staff Shout Outs
Nov 3, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Awarded by the Appalachian State University Staff Senate, Staff Shout Outs recognize staff members for their positive contributions to the University.

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Doris Morgan Rueda navigates justice system, overlooked history of Latinx community [faculty featured]
Oct 29, 2025

Doris Morgan Rueda was studying criminology and planning to go to law school before slightly changing course. She realized that what she loved so much about studying law was the historical background of it. She then began to examine history and law together.

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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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