Awards & Honors

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

Announcing the 2024-25 App State CAS Senior Award Recipients
May 9, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) hosted the 2024-25 CAS Senior Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Grandview Ballroom in the North End Zone Facility at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

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Addison Pollock, of Winston-Salem, a senior biology-cellular/molecular biology major at App State, right in foreground, accepts her award from Dr. Ross Gosky, associate dean of the Williams School of Graduate Studies, at the university’s 28th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors, held April 16 on the Boone campus. Pollock’s research involves the study of how cancer cells respond to oncolytic viruses. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Student research and creative projects spotlighted at App State’s annual showcase
May 8, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Gun violence correlated with heat waves. History uncovered with ground-penetrating radar. The benefits of chemical site cleanup for childhood health.

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Jackson Adams (left) and Sydney Hudson (right)

CJHPS announces recipients of 2024-25 Academic Honors Awards
May 6, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS) has announced the recipients of their 2024-25 Academic Honors Awards.

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The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies at Appalachian State University

CAS students, faculty receive awards from the Williams School of Graduate Studies
May 5, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies has announced the recipients of their 2024-25 awards.

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Alice Fisher (left) and Brian Zimmer (right)

April 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Staff Shout Outs
May 2, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Awarded by the Appalachian State University Staff Senate, Staff Shout Outs recognize staff members for their positive contributions to the University.

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Governor Josh Stein

Governor Josh Stein to speak at App State College of Arts and Sciences 5 PM commencement ceremony
May 1, 2025

To honor western North Carolina graduates’ achievements and resiliency in the wake of Hurricane Helene, Governor Josh Stein will deliver remarks at the commencement ceremonies of Appalachian State University, Western Carolina University, and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College o

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App State senior Juan Pablo “J.P.” Neri stands to be recognized at App State’s 2025 Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 24 on the Boone campus. Neri’s father, Eduardo, sits in front of him, capturing the moment with a selfie. Neri is a recipient of the 2025 W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

App State honors 29 students, faculty and staff with 2025 Awards of Distinction
Apr 30, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University held its third annual Awards of Distinction ceremony April 24, honoring 29 students, faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions to both the university and its community members.

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Top Left: Dr. Beradino DiBernardi and JP Neri. Top Right: Nicole Tran. Bottom Left: Natalee Jamerson. Bottom Right: Jesus Sisniega-Serrano.

CAS students receive 2024-25 Black and Gold Leadership Awards
Apr 25, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Club Council and Campus Activities, the governing and advocacy body for student clubs and organizations, have announced the recipients of their 2024-25 student awards.

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