College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University Learn more at cas.appstate.edu.

The College of Arts and Sciences is home to 17 academic departments, two centers and one residential college spanning the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. The College of Arts and 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.

The Foster Grandparent Program has touched countless classrooms across Northwestern North Carolina, and Tammy Taylor has...
06/04/2026

The Foster Grandparent Program has touched countless classrooms across Northwestern North Carolina, and Tammy Taylor has been at the heart of that work for three decades.

We’re celebrating her leadership, her service to older adult volunteers, and her continued advocacy at the national level through the AmeriCorps Seniors Professional Network.

Read more: https://bit.ly/42x4PGQ

AppState Fermentation Sciences is turning agricultural waste into opportunity. 🍠 Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation ...
06/03/2026

AppState Fermentation Sciences is turning agricultural waste into opportunity. 🍠

Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant, Dr. Brett Taubman and Daniel Parker are transforming surplus North Carolina sweetpotatoes into a first-of-its-kind, plant-based milk. The initiative — Rootsii — also provides undergraduate researchers with hands-on experience in developing a new agricultural product line.

Read Bret Yager’s story for Appalachian Today: https://today.appstate.edu/2026/05/15/rootsii

📸: Chase Reynolds

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe’s Distinguished Professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Computer Science...
06/01/2026

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe’s Distinguished Professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Computer Science, was honored with the W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion — one of the university’s highest recognitions for leadership that enriches student life and advances education.

Since joining App State in 2000, Tashakkori has built a legacy of interdisciplinary research, innovative teaching, and student mentorship, guiding more than 220 undergraduate and graduate students. He has authored nearly 70 publications, presented at conferences around the world, and led programs that provide scholarships to more than 30 high‑achieving STEM students.

His leadership extends beyond the classroom. Tashakkori and his research team recently earned an NCInnovation grant of more than $640,000 to support commercializing parts of the BeeMon Hive Monitoring System, a project designed to reduce honeybee die‑off and increase hive production.

As one nominator wrote, “Dr. Tashakkori has poured his time, energy, skills, and commitment into service for Appalachian State University...impacting, every day, the lives of our students throughout his entire 26‑year career.”

Read more: https://today.appstate.edu/2026/04/30/awards-distinction

We're pleased to welcome Dr. Denise Edwards‑Forde as our new Travel Coordinator!With advanced degrees in business and ed...
05/29/2026

We're pleased to welcome Dr. Denise Edwards‑Forde as our new Travel Coordinator!

With advanced degrees in business and education and more than 16 years of administrative experience, Edwards‑Forde brings a rich background in education and leadership to her new role in the CAS Dean's Office.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vhb5yS

We’re celebrating two outstanding College of Arts and Sciences graduates recognized as finalists for App State’s Student...
05/28/2026

We’re celebrating two outstanding College of Arts and Sciences graduates recognized as finalists for App State’s Student Teacher of the Year: Emerson Phillips and Ethan Venable.

Emerson — a history/social studies education graduate and former CAS Corps ambassador — and Ethan — an English education graduate now pursuing his accelerated master’s — have each demonstrated exceptional commitment to their students, their disciplines, and the teaching profession.

Join us in congratulating these remarkable new educators, and read their full stories in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University's feature: https://bit.ly/4tO13nr

Congratulations to Carla Ramsdell (Physics and Astronomy) and Marta Toran (Geological and Environmental Sciences), who w...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Carla Ramsdell (Physics and Astronomy) and Marta Toran (Geological and Environmental Sciences), who were recently honored with inaugural Resilience Pathmaker Awards!

The awards — presented by Appalachian State University's Pathways to Resilience Quality Enhancement Plan — recognize students, faculty, and staff who have made significant contributions to advancing climate literacy on campus and beyond.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3RRaghy

A record 240 students took part in Appalachian State University’s 29th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creati...
05/21/2026

A record 240 students took part in Appalachian State University’s 29th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors on April 22 — nearly 100 more than last year.

Students representing 10 CAS departments shared their research, and three CAS students — Chris Lucero ’24 (Geography), Quinn Keefer ’25 (Geography), and Ava Mendez (Biology) — earned awards in the poster competition.

Read Bret Yager’s story for Appalachian Today: today.appstate.edu/2026/05/07/research-celebration

📸: Kyla Willoughby

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the spring 2026 semester. A total of 804...
05/20/2026

Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the spring 2026 semester. A total of 804 College of Arts and Sciences students were named to the Chancellor’s List, and 1,236 were named to the Dean’s List.

Congratulations to these outstanding students!

See the lists: https://bit.ly/4jJJgJ2

Ryan Kennedy ’22 ’26, administrative support associate in the Department of Psychology, received the Staff Excellence Aw...
05/19/2026

Ryan Kennedy ’22 ’26, administrative support associate in the Department of Psychology, received the Staff Excellence Award in Leadership for his outstanding service to students, colleagues and the community.

After stepping into his full‑time role in 2022, Kennedy went on to complete his master’s degree in student affairs administration — all while remaining a trusted, go‑to resource in the department. He also volunteered for nearly three weeks at the Disaster Relief Hub after Hurricane Helene, supporting critical campus and community response efforts.

A nominator wrote, “Ryan is so good at his job, but he is also just such a gem of a person.”

Read more: https://today.appstate.edu/2026/04/30/awards-distinction -excellence

From lifelong High Country roots to international teaching experiences to careers in New York media, Ralph Lentz ’94 ’98...
05/18/2026

From lifelong High Country roots to international teaching experiences to careers in New York media, Ralph Lentz ’94 ’98, Liz Kunkel ’16 ’17, and Taylor Dills ’17 each followed a distinct path from App State students to App State faculty. Their stories reflect the many ways Mountaineers grow — and sometimes come home.

Read more in Kait Honeycutt’s story for The Appalachian: https://theappalachianonline.com/former-students-turned-professors-app-state-alums-reflect-on-their-return-to-the-high-country

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