BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new department chairs in the 2026-27 academic year, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. William Hicks has been appointed
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BOONE, N.C. — In the Spring and Fall, Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies seeks nominations for the Cratis D. Williams Society. The Society recognizes the top two percent of graduates from the School…
Three undergraduate psychology students, Jessika Bumgarner, Isabel Van Sickle, and Toni Hutchens, have leadership positions in the H2O Global Initiative (HGI), a project developed by Dr. Brian Higley that focuses on applying learning scienc…
PsyD doctoral students Tori Elliott and Shelby Holmes represented the Department of Psychology at the 4th Annual Nutrition Summit, hosted by App State’s Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management. They presented their lightning oral…
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program is celebrating a major accomplishment: Every student who applied for an internship this year has been matched to a training site by the
Fitness is for everybody. But not everyone feels comfortable at the gym. For some people, the idea of working out at a gym triggers worry, fear, or self-consciousness — a phenomenon sometimes called “gymtimidation” or gym anxiety, explains
The vagus nerve sits at the crossroads of brain–body communication, shaping how we regulate stress, inflammation and core physiological functions. While the vagus nerve profoundly influences health and behavior, its function is often poorly…
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held the 14th annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Friday, November 21, 2025. This year's competition featured seven students from the Col…
The Social Psychology class at Appalachian State University, Hickory Campus, taught by Angela Napoli, recently completed an outstanding project in support of the Women’s Resource Center.As part of the project, students applied persuasion te…
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 opportunities for academic and professional growth. These students represent a variety of depa…
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Nationally Competitive Scholarships (NCS), a division of University College, is pleased to announce that the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has selected two College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alu…