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The Appalachian State University Department of Biology Presents Research Day on May 1, 2025.

May 1: Biology Research Day
Apr 24, 2025

2025 Biology Research DayThursday May 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Rankin Science Building (572 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28608)BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian...

Dr. Carol Babyak, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, and Dr. Clark Maddux, professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, will serve as macebearers for the Spring 2025 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Commencement Ceremonies.

Dr. Carol Babyak and Dr. Clark Maddux to serve as macebearers for Spring 2025 CAS Commencement
Apr 23, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Carol Babyak, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, and Dr. Clark Maddux, professor in the...

Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Geography and Planning

Climate Change Is Stressing the World’s Blood Supplies [faculty featured]
Apr 22, 2025

Extreme weather disasters, increasing as the planet warms, can curb blood donations while increasing demand, a new analysis found....

Students from App State’s College of Arts and Sciences share why they support the university on iBackAPP Day. Photos by Lauren Gibbs

12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide
Apr 16, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated its 12th annual iBackAPP Day — the university’s annual celebration of giving and Mountaine...

From left, members of Kappa Alpha Pi Fraternity, Inc. Kaylee Taylor, Emma Shelton, Ashley Bigelow and Sofie Mascellino collaborate with Letters of Love to create cards on Nov. 14. Courtesy of McKenna Carver.

Small notes, big impact through Letters of Love [student featured]
Apr 16, 2025

In challenging times, the simple act of writing letters can foster heartfelt communication and connection. During her mother’s cancer treatments, Em...

Hunter Messick

College Student Leaders Championed Democracy in 2024 [student featured]
Apr 16, 2025

This week, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) celebrated and recognized the students across the country who worked tirelessly to instituti...

Yom HaShoah

April 24: Yom HaShoah
Apr 14, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — On Thursday, April 24, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Stu...

Our Movement Starts Here—directed by John Rash and Melanie Ho and produced by Rash, Ho, and the Southern Documentary Project—is an award-winning documentary that tells the story of a rural community in the American South that fought the state of North Carolina's toxic landfill.

April 15: Our Movement Starts Here Screening
Apr 11, 2025

The Center for Appalachian Studies invites you to a free screening of Our Movement Starts Here on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. at Appalachian Theatre....

Alana Baird, Dr. Clare Scott Chialvo, Dr. Jamie Levine, and Dr. Katie Mawhinney

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 Appala...

Dief Alexander (left) and Cindy Trivette (right)

March 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Staff Shout Outs
Apr 3, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Awarded by the Appalachian State University Staff Senate, Staff Shout Outs recognize staff members for their positive contributions to...