Faculty & Staff

The 550+ faculty members of the College of Arts and Sciences represent a rich diversity of educational background and professional expertise. Most of the faculty in the College hold terminal degrees in their discipline, and all faculty members are dedicated to their teaching and research.

Faculty & Staff News

The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies at Appalachian State University

CAS students, faculty receive awards from the Williams School of Graduate Studies

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies has announced the recipients of their 2024-25 awards. The...

Alice Fisher (left) and Brian Zimmer (right)

April 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Staff Shout Outs

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

Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in the Department of Biology

Dr. Pablo Chialvo voted "Best Professor" in The Appalachian's 2025 Best of Boone issue

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in the Department of Biology, was voted "Best Professor" in The Appalachian's 2025 Best of Boone issue, av...

A Tibetan monk officiating an event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tibetan Buddhism is emerging in Vietnam as a popular form of new religiosity © 2025 Lam Khau

Dr. Stephen Christopher receives $1.6 million grant from John Templeton Foundation

Dr. Stephen Christopher (Adjunct Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University) is excited to be co-Lead (along with Dr. Suzanne Newco...

Dr. Neva J. Specht has been named executive vice chancellor and provost of Appalachian State University, effective May 1.

Dr. Neva J. Specht appointed App State executive vice chancellor and provost

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Neva J. Specht has been appointed executive vice chancellor and provost of Appalachian State University, announced Chancellor Heat...