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The Harris family celebrates their Mountaineer legacy: Two members are App State alumni and two are current students at App State. Pictured in front is Tony Harris II, a first-year student at App State with a major in risk management and insurance. Behind Harris, pictured from left to right, are his sisters Lundyn Harris ’16, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from App State, and Joy Harris, a student at North Carolina A&T University; his mother, Melissa Harris; his sister Jaeda Harris, an App Stat

‘It runs in the family’ — App State alumnus Tony Harris ’92 inspires next generation of Mountaineers
Feb 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Harris household in Charlotte wears a lot of black and gold. Tony Harris Sr. ’92 and his daughter Lundyn Harris ’16 are alumni...

Dr. Michael Reddish is an assistant professor in App State’s Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences. The Reddish Lab focuses on studying human cytochrome P450 enzymes — proteins that are involved in the body’s metabolism of steroid hormones, pharmaceuticals, carcinogens and fat-soluble vitamins. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Reddish Lab awarded largest National Institutes of Health grant in App State’s history
Feb 3, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — A five-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) — the largest NIH grant in Appalachian State University...

CAS Corps member Anna Lee is a senior biological anthropology major from West End, N.C. Photo submitted.

CAS Corps Feature: Anna Lee
Feb 2, 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...

Dr. Sarah Evans, a quantitative hydrogeologist and an assistant professor in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences (GES)

App State’s Dr. Sarah Evans receives CAREER award from National Science Foundation
Feb 1, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Sarah Evans, a quantitative hydrogeologist and an assistant professor in App State’s Department of Geological and Environme...

Cooking with Purpose

Office of Sustainability seeking students for Spring 2023 Cooking with Purpose series
Feb 1, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The College of Arts and Sciences' Sustainability Liaison Carla Ramsdell, in collaboration with Appalachian State University's Office o...

Shane Miller, administrative specialist for the Department of Computer Science

January 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Shane Miller
Jan 31, 2023

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

Rachel Lang of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

February 15: "Antisemitism and Its Manifestations" with Rachel Lang
Jan 31, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Join Rachel Lang of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for a presentation on antisemitism and extremism in the United States....

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Irina Barclay

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Irina Barclay
Jan 31, 2023

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Irina BarclayDr. Irina Barclay, Professor, Department of Languages, Literatures and CulturesStudent and Faculty Excellence...

Dr. Bruce Dick, professor in the Appalachian State University Department of English

New English Diversity Endowed Scholarship: A Conversation with Bruce Dick
Jan 31, 2023

The idea for an English Department inclusivity scholarship at Appalachian State was originated by Dr. Bruce Dick during a meeting of the Anti-Racism W...

Lydia Blanton, junior from New Bern, NC; Sophie Wells, senior from Greensboro, NC; and Sarah Teague, senior from Greensboro, NC will receive scholarships for their works of creative prose and poetry. Photos submitted.

English announces creative writing scholarship recipients
Jan 27, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of English has announced the recipients of the fall creative writing scholarships. Lydia B...