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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...

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 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...

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 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...
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