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

Shane Miller

February 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. Brett Taubman, professor and director of the Fermentation Sciences program at Appalachian State University

Dr. Brett Taubman featured on Appalachian Excellence podcast

On this episode of Appalachian Excellence, we explore the fascinating world of fermentation with Dr. Brett Taubman, professor and director of the Ferm...

Sarah Ulrich '24 (left) and Dr. Maggie Sugg (right) are co-authors of a new paper published in the high-impact scientific journal The Lancet Regional Health - Americas.

Sarah Ulrich '24 and Dr. Maggie Sugg publish study in The Lancet

BOONE, N.C. — Sarah Ulrich '24, an alumna of the graduate geography program, is the lead author of a new paper published in the high-impact scientif...

Alice Fisher

January 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. William (

Dr. William Schumann ’94 ’99 ’00 appointed 2024-27 Sharpe Chair

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. William ("Billy") Schumann ’94 ’99 ’00 has been appointed the 2024-27 Sharpe Chair. Made possible through an endowment estab...