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Meet the new faculty members joining App State's College of Arts and Sciences in 2025
Aug 21, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — This semester, nearly 30 new full-time faculty members are joining the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences in bo...

Dr. Jodi Magness is the Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Photo courtesy of Magness

September 10: “Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus” with Dr. Jodi Magness
Aug 20, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies (CJHPS) invites the public to a free lecture ...

Photo by Chase Reynolds

Student archaeologists unearth Native American campsite, artifacts [faculty featured]
Aug 20, 2025

An archaeology team at Appalachian State University has discovered an ancient campsite containing 8,000-year-old artifacts, the university announced i...

A band competes against more than 100 others in the bluegrass band competition during the 89th Annual Old Fiddler's Convention on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Felts Park in Galax, Va. Photo by Allison Isley for NPR

Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive [faculty featured]
Aug 20, 2025

GALAX, Va. — Ellie Massey, 13, stands inside a giant, yellow tent with dozens of other contestants and practices singing the gospel tune, "I'll Fly ...

People enjoying Guy Ford River in Sugar Grove on July 26, 10 months after Hurricane Helene hit the area. Photo by Emma Green

Stories in the mud: Boone’s rivers after Helene [student featured]
Aug 19, 2025

Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina Sept. 27 with three days of heavy rain, permanently altering the infrastructure and geography of the ...

Dr. Jessica Martell is an associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. Photo submitted

Dr. Jessica Martell receives Fulbright Award to research and teach at Queen’s University Belfast
Aug 18, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Jessica Martell, associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, has received the...

Dr. Rose Mary Webb, chair of App State’s Department of Psychology, left, received the university’s 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award. Dr. Shanshan Lou, chair of App State’s Department of Communication, right, received the 2025 Emerging Leader Award. Both honors are part of App State’s Departmental Leadership Awards Program. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

App State honors Dr. Rose Mary Webb, Dr. Shanshan Lou with 2025 Departmental Leadership Awards
Aug 13, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Recognized for their service to and lasting impact on Appalachian State University’s academic community, Dr. Rose Mary Webb and Dr. ...

A Foster Grandparent Program volunteer assists a child with reading.

Foster Grandparent Program seeks volunteers to support Lucy Brock Child Development Lab partnership
Aug 13, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Foster Grandparent Program is partnering with the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab to provide inte...

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

Nominate CAS faculty and staff for 2025 awards
Aug 11, 2025

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

Michelle Holcombe is the new Business Officer of Personnel in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences.

College of Arts and Sciences announces Michelle Holcombe as Business Officer of Personnel
Aug 6, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to welcome Michelle Holcombe to the Dean's Office as th...

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