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Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship.

Physics Secondary Education Major Michaela Moon Awarded NASA Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship
Dec 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Educati...

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Science, will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2023 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Commencement Ceremony.

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori to Serve as Macebearer for Fall 2023 CAS Commencement
Dec 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Sci...

Intern Katelyn McKinney ’23, who graduated from App State with a Bachelor of Science in political science-public administration and is now a graduate student in the public administration program.

20 App State students develop professional skills through SECU Foundation internships
Dec 5, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Public Fellows Internship Program, funded by the SECU Foundation, afforded 20 Appalach...

Ryan Whitfield

SAFE Student Spotlight: Ryan Whitfield
Dec 5, 2023

Ryan Whitfield, B.S. PsychologyStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022Project: "HPLC Column Chromatography for Identification ...

Jen McGuinn joined the Appalachian State University Department of Biology as the General Biology Laboratory Manager in 2019.

November 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Jen McGuinn
Dec 4, 2023

Each month of the academic year, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) randomly selects one staff member to be featured ...

Dr. Elizabeth Perego, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History

Dr. Elizabeth Perego Authors New Book on History of Political Humor in Algeria
Dec 1, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Elizabeth Perego, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History, is the author of a new book explo...

CAS Corps member Avery Hodgson is a junior biology major from Linwood. Photo by Lauren Andersen.

CAS Corps Feature: Avery Hodgson
Dec 1, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

App State’s corpse flower, Mongo, bloomed at the Department of Biology Greenhouse on Nov. 24. Photo by Wes Craig

App State’s rare corpse flower, Mongo, blooms in Biology Greenhouse
Nov 30, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Following 12 years of care and anticipation, Appalachian State University’s rare corpse flower graced observers with a long-awaited ...

Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP)

2024-25 Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP) open December 1 through February 7
Nov 30, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The 2024-25 Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP) opens Friday, December 1, 2023, and closes Wednesday, February 7, 2024. ...

Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences

Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin Leads Student Chemistry Activity at Hickory's Centro Latino
Nov 29, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Each October, the American Chemical Society promotes outreach activities highlighting the value of chemistry in everyday life during N...