Meet Our Majors
Meet some of our current and recently graduated majors in philosophy and religious studies.
Award-Winning Faculty
Dr. Laura Ammon
Durham Outstanding Freshman Advocate Award (2023) recognizing a full-time App State employee who has contributed significantly to improving the freshman experience on our campus.
College of Arts and Sciences Academy of Outstanding Teachers Award (2012-13) recognizing excellence in teaching.
Dr. Rick Elmore
College of Arts and Sciences Academy of Outstanding Teachers Award (2020-21) recognizing excellence in teaching.
Student Government Association Outstanding Professor for the College of Arts and Sciences (2016-17), awarded to one outstanding faculty member in each college.
Dr. Davis Hankins
College of Arts and Sciences William C. Strickland Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2016-17) honoring a pre-tenured member of the faculty who has demonstrated, while at the University, the highest standards of excellence in research, scholarship and contributions to their academic field.
Dr. Ozzie Ostwalt
College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Engagement Award (2023-24) honoring a faculty member in the college with outstanding accomplishments in Engagement, defined as representing the university to cultivate partnerships and initiatives that address community issues, enhance scholarship, research and creative activities, support curriculum, teaching and learning, and contribute to the public good. Engagement extends beyond outreach to include mutual benefit to all involved.
Dr. Christopher Bartel
Appalachian State University Campus Teaching Excellence Award (2015-16) recognizing excellence in teaching.
Dr. Sandie Gravett
College of Arts and Sciences Jimmy Smith Outstanding Service Award (2022-23) honoring the faculty member who has demonstrated meaningful and significant service to the College, the University and/or the faculty member's profession.
Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award (2020) honoring work as an advocate for App State's students, faculty, staff, and administrators, conferred by the university's chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
Dr. Cuong Mai
Wayne D. Duncan Appalachian State University Faculty Enrichment and Teaching Fellowship (2025) recognizing innovative and successful teaching in the General Education program.
Dr. Randall Reed
College of Arts and Sciences Academy of Outstanding Teachers Award & Outstanding Tenure-Track Teacher of the Year Award (2023-24) recognizing excellence in teaching.