Republicans search for a replacement nominee for Congress in Western NC [faculty featured]
Aug 12, 2026
With less than a month until absentee voting begins, there’s been a shake-up in one of North Carolina’s most competitive congressional races and one party is seeking a new nominee.
Faculty & Staff
App State to celebrate research and creative activities at 2026 RECAPP event on Sept. 18
Aug 11, 2026
Appalachian State University’s Office of Research and Innovation will host the eighth annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian (RECAPP) event on Friday, Sept. 18, from 3–6 p.m. at the Hayes School of Music.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research
Nominate CAS faculty and staff for 2026 awards
Aug 10, 2026
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
Summer Ventures at App State immerses NC high schoolers in hands-on science and math research
Aug 4, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — For four weeks each summer, high school students from across North Carolina step into the role of researchers at Appalachian State University through Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics.
Faculty & Staff, Outreach & Community Engagement, University News
College of Arts and Sciences announces Scott Roblee ’16 as Lead Business Officer
Aug 3, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to welcome Scott Roblee ’16 to the Dean's Office as the Lead Business Officer of Personnel, effective August 5, 2026.
College News, Faculty & Staff
Dr. Maria Pramaggiore appointed McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor of Interdisciplinary Education
Jul 31, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has appointed Dr. Maria Pramaggiore as the McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor of Interdisciplinary Education, effective July 1, 2026.
Awards & Honors, College News, Faculty & Staff
Sweetpotato milk first gains big financial backing [faculty featured]
Jul 30, 2026
Will sweetpotato milk fill a gap in the dairy alternatives space?
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research
Kaela Bray ’20 ’24 joins College Advising and Support Services Hub
Jul 28, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Kaela Bray ’20 ’24 has joined the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub (CASSH) as an Academic Advisor and Student Records Coordinator.
Alumni, College News, Faculty & Staff
App State biology students explore desert ecology across the Southwest through immersive field course
Jul 27, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — In May, Appalachian State University biology students — joined by students from the University of North Carolina Asheville — traveled more than 5,000 miles across the American Southwest as part of an immersive Desert Ecology field course.
Faculty & Staff, Students, University News
Buttery, sweet and orange: This milk alternative has deep North Carolina roots [faculty featured]
Jul 27, 2026
The humble sweet potato, long considered a North Carolina staple, is at the center of innovation as it’s transformed into the latest plant-based milk.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research