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App State earns rankings among the best schools in the nation, Southeast for 2024–25

US News has named the university a top 3 regional university for innovation, undergraduate teaching and veterans support

Oct. 31, 2024

The latest college rankings and recognitions of six national publications — including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine — have one thing in common: All place App State among the best schools in the nation, and the Southeast, for 2024–25.

Students impacted by hurricane will receive extra scholarship support
NC resident students with family incomes below $80,000 will receive an average of $850 in additional grant aid
Oct. 30, 2024
The UNC System announced that the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority is awarding additional financial aid to eligible students at Appalachian State University. The grant will help to offset some of the unexpected costs from Hurricane Helene.
App State students dedicate 500+ hours toward Hurricane Helene relief and recovery efforts during Day of Service
Oct. 24, 2024
Around 175 App State students took part in the university’s Student Day of Service - Together We Are Mountain Strong event, held Oct. 19. They logged over 500 hours of community service to support Hurricane Helene relief and recovery efforts in communities across the High Country.
$3.9 million raised and distributed by App State Disaster Relief Fund
Nov. 5, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, thousands of individuals across the state, nation and world reached out to support Mountaineers. The App State Disaster Relief Fund raised and distributed over $3.9 million in bridge funding for thousands of students, faculty and staff at Appalachian State University as they navigated significant losses and challenges from the storm.
Area leaders focus on recovery from Helene
‘Unified approach’ key to recovery, says Boone mayor
Oct. 9, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s impacts to the High Country, leaders from the Town of Boone, Watauga County, App State and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce have been communicating regularly, working together to respond to the needs of the community.
Hurricane Helene’s impacts on the App State Boone campus
Oct. 2, 2024
App State shares images and video footage of the impacts its Boone campus has sustained due to flooding and storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The university is assessing and responding to damages while remaining focused on the safety and well-being of the campus community.
App State marks its 125th year with strong enrollment
Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth
Sep. 6, 2024
App State marks its 125th year by enrolling 21,570 students in fall 2024, a 1.5% increase over last fall. The steady growth is supported by intentionally managed enrollment at the Boone campus and significant growth in both the Hickory campus and online student populations.

Founders Day 2024

Celebrating 125 years
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

A tradition celebrated each fall to honor App State’s founders and the first day of classes in 1899.

Events

Nov
7
Evelyn Berry
Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Evelyn Berry is a trans author, editor and educator from South Carolina. She is the recipient of a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts creative writing fellowship, 2020 BOOM Chapbook Prize from Bateau Press, 2019 Broad River Prize for Prose and 2018 Emrys Poetry Prize, among other honors. Her work has appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal, Gigantic Sequins, beestung, Raleigh Review, Taco Bell Quarterly and elsewhere. Grief Slut (Sundress Publications, 2023) is her debut poetry collection.
Nov
7
Kristallnacht: Testimony from Holocaust Survivor Michael Berkowicz
Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
7 - 8:30 p.m.
The week of November 7 marks the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or "The Night of Broken Glass." Kristallnacht was a turning point in the beginning of the Holocaust. In two days and nights, a program was carried out against Jews in Germany, Austria and parts of Czechoslovakia by the growing Nazi paramilitary. Michael Berkowicz will speak about his experience in Europe as a child survivor of the Holocaust, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask him questions.
Nov
9
Fall 2024 Open House (Boone)
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024
Open House is your opportunity to learn more about App State. Meet faculty and current students, tour campus, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what student life at App State is really like.
Nov
11
Veterans Day 2024
Monday, Nov. 11, 2024
9 a.m.
Please join the Appalachian State University Community for a Veterans Day ceremony and reception.
Nov
18
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Homecoming 2024
Nov. 18 - 24, 2024
Make your plans to be in the High Country for Homecoming 2024. The fun lasts all week long and culminates with the App State football game on Saturday, October 26. Break out your black and gold — there will be events for all Mountaineers!
Nov
21
Founders Day 2024
Celebrating 125 years
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
A tradition celebrated each fall to honor App State’s founders and the first day of classes in 1899.

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How to Prepare for Your First Job Post-Graduation [staff featured]
U.S. News & World Report
Dark skies advocates seek celestial views away from human-made lights [faculty featured]
WFDD
A triumphant day for App State was a reminder to Western NC residents: ‘This is home’
The Charlotte Observer
Luke Combs, Eric Church help raise millions for WNC with concert [alumni featured]
Business North Carolina
After Helene, App State football returns to Boone as Western NC searches for normalcy
The Charlotte Observer
Carbo-loading before a big run? Here’s what experts suggest. [faculty featured]
The Washington Post

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At App State’s Camp Jean Rankin, youth practice speech skills in fun, interactive settings

Aug. 29, 2024

Ten adolescents and teens from across the Southeast and Midwest attended App State’s second annual Camp Jean Rankin this summer, which provides unique opportunities for youth who stutter to learn fluency and self-empowerment skills and to enjoy High Country activities.

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