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Appalachian State University's Department of Government and Justice Studies will host an informational panel on practicing law in rural communities on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 12-1 p.m. in Room 169 (Three Top Mountain) in the Plemmons Student Union.

October 7: Informational Panel on Practicing Law in Rural Communities
Aug 29, 2024

Note: Due to the devastation from Hurricane Helene, the Informational Panel of Practicing Law in Rural Communities, originally scheduled for Monday, O...

Appalachian State University's Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures will host the Colombian Film Festival on six evenings throughout the Fall 2024 semester.

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures announces Colombian Film Festival
Aug 28, 2024

Note: The Colombian Film Festival schedule was revised on October 14, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Dep...

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

Meet the new faculty members in App State's College of Arts and Sciences
Aug 22, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — This year, over 30 new full-time faculty members are joining the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences in both Boo...

Dr. Cathy Marcum, chair of App State’s Department of Government and Justice Studies, second from right, is the recipient of App State’s inaugural Emerging Leader Award — part of the university’s Departmental Leadership Awards Program. Pictured with Marcum, from left to right, are App State Acting Provost Neva Specht, App State Acting Vice Provost of Faculty Policies, Development and Training Jamie Parson and App State College of Arts and Sciences Dean Mike Madritch. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State honors Dr. Gail Donaldson, Dr. Cathy Marcum with inaugural Departmental Leadership Awards
Aug 20, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Departmental Leadership Awards Program has honored two department chairs — Dr. Gail Donal...

Blair Ayscue '21, an alumna of Appalachian State University's Department of Psychology

Meet the newest member of the CAS Advising and Support Services Hub, Blair Ayscue '21
Aug 16, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Blair Ayscue '21, an alumna of Appalachian State University's Department of Psychology, has joined the College of Arts and Sciences Ad...

Photos by Karim Olaechea/MountainTrue

In the News: Hellbenders in paradise [faculty featured]
Aug 12, 2024

The Watauga River below Shull’s Mill Dam in western North Carolina flashes with synthetic fabrics on a sunny June morning. Bodies in black and blue ...

The Shulls Mill Dam is visible on the Watauga River, near Boone, N.C., Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Hellbender Salamander’s are being captured and moved to a safer place on the river. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

In the News: Federal infrastructure funding is fueling a push to remove dams and restore river habitat [faculty featured]
Aug 12, 2024

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — On the whooshing Watauga River, excavators claw at the remains of Shulls Mill Dam, pulling concrete apart piece by piece and grad...

Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is accepting nominations for 2024 faculty and staff awards.

College of Arts and Sciences accepting nominations for 2024 faculty and staff awards
Aug 12, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is accepting nominations for the following awards recognizing facu...

Jeff and Liz Mick ’81 support multiple scholarships at App State. Jeff, left, and Liz, right, are pictured with App State alumnus Carlos Franco ’00, a previous recipient of The Elizabeth and Jeffrey Mick Endowed Scholarship in Business. Photo submitted

Significant gift from Jeff Mick and Liz Mick ’81 will support App State academics and athletics
Aug 9, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has received a significant gift from Mountaineers Jeff Mick and Liz Mick ’81, of Jefferson, benefitting...

Dief Alexander (left), Mac Glaze (middle) and Mary Beth Crass (right) are University Program Associates in the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office.

Meet the University Program Associates in the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office
Aug 9, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to welcome Mary Beth Crass to the Dean's Office as a Un...