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Emma Whitlock, junior global studies major from Greensboro, is one of thirty-two undergraduates from across the United States selected for the 2023-24 National Humanities Leadership Council (NHLC).

Global Studies Major Emma Whitlock Selected for National Humanities Leadership Council
Dec 7, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Emma Whitlock, junior global studies major from Greensboro, is one of 32 undergraduates from across the United States selected for the...

Marc Chagall (1887-1985), a Russian-born artist who spent most of his career in France (except when exiled to New York during the Holocaust). Chagall is best known for his paintings of Paris and for stained glass windows that adorn cathedrals around the world. This event will focus on his representations of shtetl (“little town”) life and the Jewish diaspora.

January 25: "Marc Chagall and Shtetl Life: Interactive Public Seminar on Jewish Diaspora Paintings"
Dec 7, 2023

"Marc Chagall and Shtetl Life: Interactive Public Seminar on Jewish Diaspora Paintings"Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 5:45-7:00 p.m.Turchin Center f...

Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship.

Physics Secondary Education Major Michaela Moon Awarded NASA Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship
Dec 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Educati...

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Science, will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2023 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Commencement Ceremony.

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori to Serve as Macebearer for Fall 2023 CAS Commencement
Dec 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Sci...

Intern Katelyn McKinney ’23, who graduated from App State with a Bachelor of Science in political science-public administration and is now a graduate student in the public administration program.

20 App State students develop professional skills through SECU Foundation internships
Dec 5, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Public Fellows Internship Program, funded by the SECU Foundation, afforded 20 Appalach...

Ryan Whitfield

SAFE Student Spotlight: Ryan Whitfield
Dec 5, 2023

Ryan Whitfield, B.S. PsychologyStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022Project: "HPLC Column Chromatography for Identification ...

Jen McGuinn joined the Appalachian State University Department of Biology as the General Biology Laboratory Manager in 2019.

November 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Jen McGuinn
Dec 4, 2023

Each month of the academic year, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) randomly selects one staff member to be featured ...

Dr. Elizabeth Perego, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History

Dr. Elizabeth Perego Authors New Book on History of Political Humor in Algeria
Dec 1, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Elizabeth Perego, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History, is the author of a new book explo...

CAS Corps member Avery Hodgson is a junior biology major from Linwood. Photo by Lauren Andersen.

CAS Corps Feature: Avery Hodgson
Dec 1, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

App State’s corpse flower, Mongo, bloomed at the Department of Biology Greenhouse on Nov. 24. Photo by Wes Craig

App State’s rare corpse flower, Mongo, blooms in Biology Greenhouse
Nov 30, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Following 12 years of care and anticipation, Appalachian State University’s rare corpse flower graced observers with a long-awaited ...