April 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Staff Shout Outs
May 2, 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.
Awards & Honors, Faculty & Staff, University News
App State honors 29 students, faculty and staff with 2025 Awards of Distinction
Apr 30, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University held its third annual Awards of Distinction ceremony April 24, honoring 29 students, faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions to both the university and its community members.
University News, Awards & Honors
App State students help restore national wildlife refuge as part of Alternative Service Experience
Apr 30, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Each spring break, college students from across the nation head to the beaches to enjoy a week off from school — but for many Appalachian State University students, that annual trip to the coast serves a much bigger purpose.
University News, Outreach & Community Engagement, Students
CAS students receive 2024-25 Black and Gold Leadership Awards
Apr 25, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Club Council and Campus Activities, the governing and advocacy body for student clubs and organizations, have announced the recipients of their 2024-25 student awards.
Awards & Honors, Students, University News
Dr. Neva J. Specht appointed App State executive vice chancellor and provost
Apr 25, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Neva J. Specht has been appointed executive vice chancellor and provost of Appalachian State University, announced Chancellor Heather Norris on Thursday, April 24. The appointment is effective May 1.
Faculty & Staff, University News
$2 million grant funds scholarships, supports STEM education for over 50 App State students
Apr 25, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — A nearly $2 million grant awarded to Appalachian State University by the National Science Foundation (NSF) will help put educational goals within reach for more than 50 Mountaineer students pursuing degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
University News, Grants & Research
12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide
Apr 16, 2025
BOONE, N.C.
Support, University News
4 CAS faculty selected to receive UNC Board of Governors Awards
Apr 3, 2025
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has selected four faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) to receive 2025 Appalachian State University School/College Awards: Alana Baird, Dr. Clare Scott Chialvo, Dr. Jamie Levine, and Dr. Katie Mawhinney.
Awards & Honors, University News, Faculty & Staff
From philosophy to AI: App State alumnus Tommy Guy ’07 champions interdisciplinary learning
Mar 19, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Learning to approach problems from an interdisciplinary perspective has long been one of the defining characteristics of an Appalachian State University education.
University News, Support