Impact Report
2022
43,442 current CAS alumni
$828,967 total donations
$781 average gift size
1997 class year with the most donors
1979 & 1978 class years with the most gifts
1974 class year with the largest gift amount
Numbers based on data from fiscal year 2021-22.
2021
$680,920 total donations
42,597 current CAS alumni
$800 average gift size
1976 class year with the most gifts
1974 class year with the largest gift amount
$14,169 raised for the College SAFE fund on iBackAPP day (2021)
Numbers based on data from fiscal year 2020-21.
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Student & Faculty Excellence

Fall 2023 SAFE Fund Application Open
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SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Christian Wallen
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SAFE Student Spotlight: Madeline Wight
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Support the App State College of Arts and Sciences during iBackApp
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Ultimate Guide to Take Action
How to get involved or support the College of Arts and Sciences new and future students, faculty and staff.
1. 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
2. APPLY
for a matching gift from your employer
3. SPONSOR
a student internship or mentorship opportunity
4. INCLUDE
a gift in your estate planning
5. GIVE
a gift of a scholarship
6. FOLLOW
the college on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube and stay in touch
7. RECRUIT
graduates from Appalachian
8. VOLUNTEER
your time on a board or committee
9. NAME
a classroom or space on campus, like in the newly renovated Sanford Hall.
10. ESTABLISH
a monthly or yearly routine of supporting your favorite area at your alma mater to support future generations.