About the College
The College of Arts & Sciences at Appalachian State University is home to 17 academic departments, two centers and one residential college spanning the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. The college is dedicated to providing instruction and research essential to the University's mission and seeks to cultivate the habits of inquiry, learning and service among all its constituents.
College News
In the News: Dr. Daniel Caton discusses rare astronomical event [faculty featured]
Jul 30, 2024
Astronomers say we might be on the verge of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They predict a star about 3,000 lightyears from Earth in the constellati...
App State partners with Project Kitty Hawk to offer 5 streamlined App State Online programs in 2024–25
Jul 29, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — As part of a statewide effort to expand higher education access to millions of working adults in North Carolina, Appalachian State Uni...
September 22: Folk Music as an Expression of Culture: Talks with Acoustic Demonstrations
Jul 29, 2024
“Folk Music as an Expression of Culture: Talks with Acoustic Demonstrations”Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2:45-4 p.m.Herrick Pavilion and Stage...
In the News: Dr. Rachel Smith discusses space and time [faculty featured]
Jul 26, 2024
After talking with a NASA astronaut, we at Due South wanted to learn more about research that’s happening here on Earth....
Appalachian Journal (vol. 51, no. 3-4) now available
Jul 25, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — The new Appalachian Journal (vol. 51, no. 3-4) celebrates the life and career of Gurney Norman, Appalachian writer, documentarian, Eng...
App State's College of Arts and Sciences announces two new department chairs
Jul 23, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new academic departm...
Mountain Studies Lecture
Join us on Wednesday, October 9, for the 2024 Mountain Studies Lecture: "After the Ashfall: What Ancient Environmental Disasters Can Tell Us About Human Attachments to the Landscape" with Dr. María Nieves Zedeño.
Faculty & Staff Awards
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences recognizes several members of the faculty and staff for outstanding service, teaching or scholarly work. The 2024 nomination form will open on August 12, 2024, and close on August 30, 2024.
Student And Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund
The Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund provides resources that can be used to transform the undergraduate and graduate experience. Visit this page to learn more about this award, how to apply and current recipients.