Dr. Peaches Hash Continues to Teach English Through Art
Nov 11, 2024
Dr. Peaches Hash is no stranger to App State. Before joining the English Department as an Assistant Professor in 2024, Dr. Hash received her doctorate...
Dr. Michael Docherty Joins the Department of English
Nov 11, 2024
Dr. Michael Docherty, who recently joined the Department of English as a tenure-track professor, has been busy since moving to Boone. As a musician, t...
Dr. Jessica Cory appointed editor of Appalachian Journal
Jul 8, 2024
Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jessica Cory as the third editor of&...
SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Kevin Young '07
Mar 7, 2024
Dr. Young received a Spring 2023 Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) grant to hire a cartographer to create two detailed maps for his book, "The Vio...
Joseph Bathanti named to the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame
Mar 1, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — Former North Carolina Poet Laureate (2012-14) and Appalachian State University Professor Joseph Bathanti has been named to the North C...
Border Belt People: Jessica Cory brings awareness to Lumbee literature
Feb 12, 2024
Jessica Cory, a lecturer at Appalachian State University, grew up hearing about the Lumbee tribe from her mother-in-law, who grew up in Robeson County...
'Appalachian' — how do you say it?
Nov 1, 2023
BOONE, N.C. — At Appalachian State University, Mountaineers have a preference in the pronunciation of Appalachian: “appa-latch-un.”...
Dr. Craig Fischer Brings His Love of Film to the Boone Community
Oct 2, 2023
BOONE, N.C. – Dr. Craig Fischer, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of English, is bringing his love of film to ...
Worley and Birkhofer receive North Carolina Literary Review honor
Feb 21, 2023
The 2023 Ehle Prize is awarded to Melissa D. Birkhofer and Paul M. Worley for their essay, “She Said That Saint Augustine Is Worth Nothing Compared ...
New Visiting Assistant Professor in World Literature: Anna Muenchrath
Jun 22, 2020
We are pleased to announce our new hire in World Literature, Dr. Anna Muenchrath. Dr. Anna...