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A podium finish and Teamwork Award are the latest wins for App State’s student-led solar vehicle team
A podium finish and Teamwork Award are the latest wins for App State’s student-led solar vehicle team

Team Sunergy shifts gears to building its most advanced solar vehicle yet

July 14, 2025

App State’s student-powered solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, has secured yet another podium finish to add to its consistent wins in the annual Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix. This year, the team earned second place in its class and the event’s Teamwork Award. Team Sunergy is working to launch its next-generation solar vehicle.

  • 4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards
    4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards

    9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognized

    July 15, 2025

    App State honored four Mountaineer alumni at its 2025 Alumni Awards Gala on July 12: Kimberly Shepherd ’97, Edna Cummings ’78, Phillip Ostwalt ’83 and Bryson Stewart ’09. Additionally, nine alumni from the university’s colleges and University Libraries were recognized.

  • Rock garden and lab expanded at App State after Helene cleanup
    Rock garden and lab expanded at App State after Helene cleanup

    Now featuring 4 new boulders, the garden remains a key teaching tool for students

    July 1, 2025

    App State’s Fred Webb Jr. Outdoor Geology Lab, also known as the “Rock Garden” — a resource for geology students, researchers and K–12 school groups — has been fully restored after the damage it sustained from Hurricane Helene. The garden now features more than 50 boulders, including several new specimens.

  • Appalachian Energy Summit exceeds 2025 goal with $2.37 billion in statewide avoided energy costs
    Appalachian Energy Summit exceeds 2025 goal with $2.37 billion in statewide avoided energy costs

    App State realizes over $90 million in avoided utility savings

    June 30, 2025

    At App State’s 14th annual Appalachian Energy Summit, N.C. State Energy Office representatives announced that, since 2002–03, the UNC System and its partners have collectively avoided $2.37 billion in energy costs, exceeding the 2025 goal of $2 billion.

  • Dr. Christine Ogilvie Hendren appointed vice chancellor of research and innovation at App State
    Dr. Christine Ogilvie Hendren appointed vice chancellor of research and innovation at App State
    June 27, 2025

    Dr. Christine Ogilvie Hendren has been appointed vice chancellor of research and innovation at Appalachian State University, announced Chancellor Heather Norris on Friday, June 27. The appointment is effective July 1.

  • App State researchers uncover hidden history at Fort Defiance
    App State researchers uncover hidden history at Fort Defiance
    June 23, 2025

    Ground-penetrating radar and App State interdisciplinary detective work have revealed 105 graves of enslaved people at Fort Defiance, adding new layers of history to the Lenoir-area landmark and confirming generations of family stories.

  • App State awards degrees to over 4,200 graduates ready to shape the future
    App State awards degrees to over 4,200 graduates ready to shape the future

    NC Gov. Stein speaks at commencement ceremony to honor Mountaineer resilience

    May 13, 2025

    More than 4,200 Mountaineer graduates, along with family, friends, faculty and staff, celebrated Spring 2025 Commencement at App State during six ceremonies held May 9–10 on the Boone campus. Special guest N.C. Gov. Josh Stein congratulated graduates on their achievements and their resiliency in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University

Norris assumes role with more than 2 decades of academic leadership, vision and expertise

Feb. 27, 2025

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named App State’s next chancellor, effective March 1. University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans made the announcement upon election by the UNC Board of Governors of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System on Feb. 27.

Events

  • Alonzo King LINES Ballet: “Deep River”
    Jul
    19
    Alonzo King LINES Ballet: “Deep River”

    An Appalachian Summer

    Saturday, July 19, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Alonzo King LINES Ballet travels to Boone with a soulful work created in collaboration with Grammy Award®-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran. At the forefront of artistic innovation in ballet, the celebrated San Francisco-based company is recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and rich visual works.

  • The Helene and Stephen Weicholz Global Film Series: “The Last Journey” (2024)
    Jul
    22
    The Helene and Stephen Weicholz Global Film Series: “The Last Journey” (2024)

    An Appalachian Summer

    Tuesday, July 22, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Selected as Sweden’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Renowned Swedish TV-duo Filip and Fredrik embark on a trip to France, aiming to rekindle the zest for life of Filip's father. Join us for a brief post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock, as he discusses the movie in deeper context.

  • ARTtalk: The 5 Browns
    Jul
    23
    ARTtalk: The 5 Browns

    An Appalachian Summer

    Wednesday, July 23, 2025
    2 p.m.

    A conversation with the Juilliard-trained sibling piano ensemble on touring, and life as musicians. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.”

  • The 5 Browns
    Jul
    23
    The 5 Browns

    An Appalachian Summer

    Wednesday, July 23, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    The 5 Browns are a classical ensemble consisting of five pianos whose repertoire ranges from beloved concert hall staples to lesser known works.

  • Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
    Jul
    26
    Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

    An Appalachian Summer

    Saturday, July 26, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks. Thirty years later, Pink Martini still tours the world, singing in 22 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums, and fashion shows.

  • FanFest 2025
    Aug
    16
    FanFest 2025
    Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
    3:30 - 5 p.m.

    App State's annual FanFest, this year presented by Mercy Urgent Care, will welcome fans to Kidd Brewer Stadium for a free opportunity to interact with Mountaineer student-athletes. Every sports team will be represented. Posters, autographs with App State student-athletes and coaches, inflatables and other interactive games. Concessions and App State merchandise will be sold.

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News & Features

  • 4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards
    4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards
  • A podium finish and Teamwork Award are the latest wins for App State’s student-led solar vehicle team
    A podium finish and Teamwork Award are the latest wins for App State’s student-led solar vehicle team
  • Rock garden and lab expanded at App State after Helene cleanup
    Rock garden and lab expanded at App State after Helene cleanup
  • Appalachian Energy Summit exceeds 2025 goal with $2.37 billion in statewide avoided energy costs
    Appalachian Energy Summit exceeds 2025 goal with $2.37 billion in statewide avoided energy costs
  • Dr. Christine Ogilvie Hendren appointed vice chancellor of research and innovation at App State
    Dr. Christine Ogilvie Hendren appointed vice chancellor of research and innovation at App State
  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 2
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 2
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In the News

  • Factors to Consider Before Joining Greek Life
    Factors to Consider Before Joining Greek Life
    U.S. News & World Report
  • This North Carolina Mountain Town Hosts One Of America’s Biggest Summer Arts Celebrations
    This North Carolina Mountain Town Hosts One Of America’s Biggest Summer Arts Celebrations
    Southern Living
  • ‘Dragon prince’ dinosaur may be missing link in T. rex evolution [alumni featured]
    ‘Dragon prince’ dinosaur may be missing link in T. rex evolution [alumni featured]
    Science Magazine
  • Is Carb Cycling the Key to Increasing Your Endurance? [faculty featured]
    Is Carb Cycling the Key to Increasing Your Endurance? [faculty featured]
    GQ
  • App State researcher develops AI-driven microscope to detect poultry parasites [faculty featured]
    App State researcher develops AI-driven microscope to detect poultry parasites [faculty featured]
    WFDD
  • Insurance costs are soaring around Tornado Alley. Hail is the big problem. [faculty featured]
    Insurance costs are soaring around Tornado Alley. Hail is the big problem. [faculty featured]
    NPR
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Research & Arts

  • A podium finish and Teamwork Award are the latest wins for App State’s student-led solar vehicle team
    A podium finish and Teamwork Award are the latest wins for App State’s student-led solar vehicle team
  • App State researchers uncover hidden history at Fort Defiance
    App State researchers uncover hidden history at Fort Defiance
  • ‘Dragon prince’ dinosaur may be missing link in T. rex evolution [alumni featured]
    ‘Dragon prince’ dinosaur may be missing link in T. rex evolution [alumni featured]
    Science Magazine
  • App State awarded $367,088 National Science Foundation grant for telescope upgrades at Dark Sky Observatory
    App State awarded $367,088 National Science Foundation grant for telescope upgrades at Dark Sky Observatory
  • App State researcher develops AI-driven microscope to detect poultry parasites [faculty featured]
    App State researcher develops AI-driven microscope to detect poultry parasites [faculty featured]
    WFDD
  • App State awarded $2.3M to advance innovation in NC agriculture
    App State awarded $2.3M to advance innovation in NC agriculture
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Awards & Honors

  • 4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards
    4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards
  • A podium finish and Teamwork Award are the latest wins for App State’s student-led solar vehicle team
    A podium finish and Teamwork Award are the latest wins for App State’s student-led solar vehicle team
  • App State New River Light and Power communications specialist receives national recognition
    App State New River Light and Power communications specialist receives national recognition
  • 20 App State ROTC cadets commissioned to serve as Army second lieutenants
    20 App State ROTC cadets commissioned to serve as Army second lieutenants
  • UNC System announces Presidential Scholars for 2025-26 academic year [alumni featured]
    UNC System announces Presidential Scholars for 2025-26 academic year [alumni featured]
    UNC System
  • 4 new and reappointed App State Board of Trustees members to begin new terms July 1
    4 new and reappointed App State Board of Trustees members to begin new terms July 1
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  • Views from New River Residence Hall
    Views from New River Residence Hall
  • Views of Highway 321
    Views of Highway 321
  • Views of Sanford Mall
    Views of Sanford Mall
  • Views of Rivers Street
    Views of Rivers Street
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App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production
App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production

University’s commitment to applied research benefits students, communities and industries

Feb. 13, 2025

App State has earned a Research 2 designation through the Carnegie Classification system for high research activity and doctorate production. App State’s research expenditures in fiscal year 2023 were more than $8.4 million and, in 2022–23, the university awarded 20 doctoral degrees.

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