Book Feature: Eating on a Mountain at the End of the World: How I Found Love, Humor, and Beauty in My Quest for Ethical Food [faculty featured]
Jun 1, 2026
When Zackary Vernon moved to Boone to begin teaching at Appalachian State University, he took on the personal challenge of trying to make ethical food choices: gardening, raising chickens, buying food from local farmers and volunteering at a certified organic farm.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research
College of Arts and Sciences announces Dr. Denise Edwards-Forde as Travel Coordinator
May 29, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has welcomed Dr. Denise Edwards‑Forde to the Dean’s Office as Travel Coordinator, effective May 2026. In this role, Edwards‑Forde is responsible for reviewing and approving travel requests for all CAS units.
College News, Faculty & Staff
Dr. Harvey R. Durham remembered for decades of leadership at App State
May 25, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Harvey R. Durham, a former acting chancellor and provost at Appalachian State University, died on Friday, May 15, at the age of 88.
Faculty & Staff, University News
Carla Ramsdell and Marta Toran recognized with inaugural Resilience Pathmaker Awards
May 20, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Pathways to Resilience Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) hosted its End-of-Year Awards and Celebration on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Awards & Honors, College News, Faculty & Staff, Sustainability
From the field to the fridge: $1.82M NCInnovation grant supports sweetpotato startup at App State
May 15, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant, Appalachian State University professor Dr.
University News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research
The story of the first human tool: the humble container [faculty featured]
May 12, 2026
In the prehistoric opening of 2001: A Space Odyssey, the first tool is a club: a long limb bone that proves handy for killing prey animals, murdering the leader of a rival hominin group and, finally, for throwing into the air ready for a dramatic jump cut.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research
Monday Rockpile: Paul Worley gives Rockies prospects real-world English practice [faculty featured]
May 12, 2026
If you were a college student studying Spanish, you’d probably want to take a class with Dr.
Faculty & Staff, Outreach & Community Engagement
CAS Dean's Office staff recognized with shout-outs in April
May 7, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — In April, four members of Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean's Office were recognized with staff shout-outs.
Awards & Honors, College News, Faculty & Staff
Helene frayed the safety net for people who use drugs. This community wove it back together. [faculty featured]
May 4, 2026
Kimberly Treadaway hoped she was prepared for the storm. Hurricane Helene was heading right for her home in Weaverville, North Carolina, and she worried about having enough food and water, and about her 5-month-old son.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research
29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 4, 2026
BOONE, N.C.
Alumni, Awards & Honors, Faculty & Staff, Students, University News