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Impact Report

2024

45,643 CAS alumni

$541,016 total donations 

$637 average gift size

1976, 1997 & 1998 class years with the most donors

1997 class year with the most gifts

1986 class year with the largest gift amount

Numbers based on data from fiscal year 2023-24.

2023

44,273 CAS alumni

$600,101 total donations

$630 average gift size

1976 class year with the most donors

1976 class year with the most gifts

1987 class year with the largest gift amount

Numbers based on data from fiscal year 2022-23.

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Erik Martella, wine specialist and lecturer in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, member of the CAS Advancement Council, and proprietor of Erik Martella Wines, chats with students at Vidalia Restaurant and Wine Bar before the beginning of the inaugural

Students learn about wine and fine dining through new program sponsored by Erik Martella

Nov 12, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — On Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23, 10 students representing the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and College of Fin...

App State environmental science majors Kyia Wing, a senior from Suwanee, Georgia, left, and Kaden Cusack ’25, an App State alumnus from Cary, take a close look at the new boulder donated to the university’s rock garden by Albemarle Corp. Cusak graduated from App State in May, earning his bachelor’s degree in environmental science. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Rock garden and lab expanded at App State after Helene cleanup

Jul 2, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Fred Webb Jr. Outdoor Lab and Rock Garden — a resource for geology students, researc...

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...

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Ultimate Guide to Take Action

Here's how to get involved or support the College of Arts and Sciences new and future students, faculty and staff.

  • Make a gift to the Student And Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund to provide resources that can be used to transform the student experience and support faculty in the college
  • Apply for a matching gift from your employer.
  • Sponsor a student internship or mentorship opportunity.
  • Include a gift in your estate planning.
  • Give a gift of a scholarship.
  • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
  • Recruit graduates from Appalachian.
  • Volunteer your time on a board or committee.
  • Name a classroom or space on campus, like in the newly renovated Sanford Hall.
  • Establish a monthly or yearly routine of supporting your favorite area at your alma mater to support future generations.