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Four acclaimed authors will visit the Appalachian State University campus this fall, taking part in the “biggest, most diverse, and, by far, most ambitious Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series yet,” said series co-Director Mark Powell — an author and associate professor of creative writing and the director of App State’s creative writing program.

4 acclaimed authors to visit App State’s campus, share their work this fall
Sep 21, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Four acclaimed authors will visit the Appalachian State University campus this fall, taking part in the “biggest, most diverse, and,...

A group of 12 App State students participated in a study abroad program in Peru in July 2022, where they learned about climate change, glaciers, water resources and the local culture. They are pictured at Machu Picchu in Peru.

App State Mountaineers experience real-world climate science in Peru
Sep 16, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — A dozen Appalachian State University students investigated the impacts of climate change in the Andes during a study abroad program th...

Appalachian State University’s The Schaefer Center Presents and Appalachian Journal present the Fall 2022 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.

The Fall 2022 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Sep 13, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s The Schaefer Center Presents and Appalachian Journal present the Fall 2022 Hughlene Bostian Frank Vis...

Meet the New Faculty Members in App State's College of Arts and Sciences

Meet the new faculty members in App State's College of Arts and Sciences
Aug 31, 2022

Ashley AdamsAssistant ProfessorDepartment of BiologyProgram Area or Teaching FocusTerrestrial Community EcologyResearch InterestsCommunity Ecology; So...

The Appalachian State College of Arts and Sciences invites you to the 2022 Mountain Studies Lecture, entitled

2022 Mountain Studies Lecture: "Sacred Mountains of the World"
Aug 29, 2022

2022 Mountain Studies Lecture: "Sacred Mountains of the World"Thursday, September 29, 2022, 6:30-9:00 p.m.Parkway Ballroom (Room 420), Plemmons Studen...

The College of Arts and Sciences Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund is accepting applications with a deadline of Monday, October 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

Fall 2022 SAFE Fund Application Information
Aug 24, 2022

The College of Arts and Sciences Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund is accepting applications with a deadline of Monday, October 3, 2022, at 5...

Appalachian State University’s Belk Library and Information Commons and the Department of English, with support from the Albertine Cinémathèque Festival Grant, is hosting “Féroce et Formidable: A Francophone Film Festival” on seven Tuesdays throughout the 2022-2023 school year.

Féroce et Formidable: A Francophone Film Festival
Aug 23, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Belk Library and Information Commons and the Department of English, with support from the Albertine C...

Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences welcomes eight new staff members to the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, Computer Science, English, Geography and Planning and Psychology.

App State's College of Arts and Sciences welcomes new staff members
Aug 19, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences welcomes eight new staff members to the departments of Biology, Chemistr...

Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of six new academic department chairs and an interim center director.

App State's College of Arts and Sciences announces new department chairs and director
Aug 9, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of six new academic de...

The Appalachian State College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) announces its 2022 Outstanding Alumni award winner as Dr. Lara Souza.

CAS 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award: Dr. Lara Souza '99 '03
Jul 28, 2022

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) announces its 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient as Dr. Lara Souza ...