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The App State-led Devonian Anoxia, Geochemistry, Geochronology and Extinction Research (DAGGER) group unfurls the National Geographic Explorers Club flag during geology research in Mongolia. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Sersmaa Gonchigdorj; Togtokh Javzankhuu; App State Professor Emeritus and adjunct research professor Dr. Johnny Waters; App State professor Dr. Sarah Carmichael; Will Waters (behind Carmichael); Dr. Diana Boyer; Randy Blood; App State senior geology majors Vanya Dill, of Morrisville

Off the map in Mongolia: App State geology students explore origins of ancient mass extinction
Apr 1, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Humbling. Awe-inspiring. Life-altering. These are the words of students and alumni who have followed App State professor Dr. Sarah Carmichael and Professor Emeritus Dr. Johnny Waters into remote Mongolia to investigate one of geology’s enduring mysteries.

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Cindy Trivette

Cindy Trivette recognized with two staff shout-outs in March
Mar 31, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Cindy Trivette, administrative support specialist in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, received two staff shout-outs in March.

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Dr. Rick Elmore, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University

Cormac McCarthy scholars sort through the late literary giant's massive Tesuque home library [faculty featured]
Mar 28, 2026

Before Cormac McCarthy became Cormac McCarthy, the man and the novelist, he was Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr., or Charlie McCarthy for short.

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Dr. Timothy Ludwig
Dr. Elizabeth Shay, associate professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, was selected for the 2026 University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award for Appalachian State University. Photo by Chase Reynolds
DeAndra Miller, a teaching assistant professor in the Department of English

App State English professor, DeAndra Miller, wins William C. Morris Award for book, ‘All the Noise at Once’ [faculty featured]
Mar 13, 2026

DeAndra Miller, a teaching assistant professor in the Department of English, has received the American Library Association’s 2026 William C. Morris Award for her book, “All the Noise at Once.” The announcement that she received the award was made on Jan. 26 in Chicago.

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Dr. Matt Estep (left) and Alex O'Neill ’19 ’21 (right)
Annika Davidson '19 (left) and Michelle Holcombe (right)

Annika Davidson '19 and Michelle Holcombe receive staff shout-outs
Mar 5, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Two staff members in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) were recently recognized with staff shout-outs.

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Dr. John Paul “JP” Jameson, professor in App State’s Department of Psychology and the recipient of a 2025 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service from the UNC System Board of Governors. Photo by Chase Reynolds
Dr. Scott Marshall

My fault or yours — earthquake source detection gets lift from App State
Feb 27, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Linking earthquakes with the most likely causative fault just got better, thanks to an externally-funded project by Dr.

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