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App State places among national publications’ ‘best’ and ‘top’ lists for academics, value, innovation and more

U.S. News ranks App State as No. 1 Most Innovative School and No. 2 Top Public School in the South

Sep. 22, 2023

Several national publications, including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine, have named App State among the best schools in the nation — and the Southeast — for 2023–24, recognizing the university for its academics, innovation, value and more.

4 award-winning authors to visit App State for fall 2023 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
The novelists, fiction writer and poet will share their work, give talks on the craft of writing
Sep. 12, 2023
This fall, App State will host five esteemed authors as part of its 2023–24 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. The authors will read from their work and deliver talks on the craft of writing.
Health, Wellness and Safety Week connects App State students with campus, community resources
Annual Health, Wellness and Safety Festival takes place Sept. 13 on Sanford Mall
Sep. 7, 2023
App State’s Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides students with opportunities to connect with health, wellness and safety resources — on and off campus. The annual Health, Wellness and Safety Festival will take place on Sanford Mall on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Meet Officer Greene and Officer Mitzi: The second K-9 team to join App State Police
Aug. 25, 2023
The police department at App State has welcomed a second team to its K-9 unit: Officer Tylor Greene, who joined App State Police in 2016, and Officer Mitzi, a chocolate Labrador retriever with a specialization in explosives detection and tracking.
App State to retire Armanti Edwards’ number 14
Aug. 24, 2023
This fall, App State will retire number 14, worn by Armanti Edwards — a record-breaking quarterback who played for the App State Mountaineers from 2006 to 2009. The retirement ceremony will be held at halftime of the App State–Georgia Southern home game on Nov. 25.
Nearly 6,300 App State students move into Boone campus residence halls for fall 2023
Aug. 18, 2023
As of Friday, Aug. 18, nearly 6,300 first-year and returning Mountaineers have moved into residence halls on App State’s Boone campus in preparation for the first day of fall 2023 classes on Monday, Aug. 21.
App State’s Dr. Zachary Farris named 2023 Faculty Member of the Year by Sun Belt Conference
Aug. 16, 2023
App State associate professor Dr. Zachary Farris has been named the 2023 Faculty Member of the Year by the Sun Belt Conference. The award recognizes Farris for his ability to inspire, promote and sustain the academic and athletic development of Mountaineer student-athletes.

21,253 Mountaineers enroll at App State for fall 2023 — largest class in school history

This year’s student body broke enrollment records for first-year, online and underrepresented students

Sep. 8, 2023

For fall 2023, App State enrolls 21,253 students — the largest enrollment of Mountaineers in school history. This year’s student body is the most diverse to date and comprises the largest first-year and online student populations in App State’s 124-year history.

Events

Sep
26
Homecoming Blood Drive
Community-Engaged Leadership
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood donation, but only five percent of the eligible population typically donates. Life would be a nightmare without blood donors. Sign up to donate to the Homecoming Blood Drive at the Holmes Convocation Center. You can earn Homecoming points for your registered club or organization. All donors and volunteers will receive a FREE Homecoming Blood Drive t-shirt.
Sep
27
Internship and Job Fair
Career Development Center
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023
12 - 3 p.m.
The Internship & Job Fair is an essential tool for networking, landing an internship or getting hired for full-time employment. Students of all majors, skill sets, and classes are encouraged to attend. There will be more than 120 employers, with hundreds of internship and job opportunities for you.
Sep
28
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First Year Showcase
Department of Theatre and Dance
Sept. 28 - 30, 2023
First Year Showcase connects first-year and transfer students with upper-level classmen and faculty/staff in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Together, they create and devise a new artistic community, an inclusive production incorporating anyone who wants to be involved. Open to all students who are interested in majoring or minoring in any of the department's six degree concentrations, this year's theme will gather inspiration from “Suitcases, and all that they evoke!”
Oct
1
National Hispanic Heritage Month Concert: Program Two
Hayes School of Music
Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023
4 p.m.
The Hayes School of Music once again celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a new series of concerts by composers from Spain and composers of Spanish heritage. Program Two includes works by composers Juana Inés de la Cruz, Antonio Lauro, Isaac Albeniz, Alberto Ginastera, Elena Minor, Isaac Albéniz, Astor Piazzolla, Gary Soto, Octavio Paz and Manuel de Falla.
Oct
4
Community FEaST
Appalachian Food Research for Equity Sustainability (AppalFRESH)
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023
4:30 - 6 p.m.
AppalFRESH, the Appalachian Food Research for Equity Sustainability and Health Collaborative organizes the annual Community FEaST (Food Engagement and Story Telling) event. The event welcomes students, staff, faculty and community members to enjoy a simple, local meal while engaging in conversation about sustainable food issues and stories.
Oct
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Rules for Living
Department of Theatre and Dance
Oct. 4 - 8, 2023
“Rules for Living” is a dark comedy about family dysfunction and societal norms by playwright Sam Holcroft. The play follows a family preparing for Christmas lunch and tensions begin to rise as they deal with family issues. Each movement, gesture or voice is dictated over by the play’s set of “rules” which the actors must follow to function correctly in Holcroft's world.

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App State opens Hickory campus, expanding educational access in Western North Carolina

Hickory metro area was formerly the largest in NC without a public university campus

Aug. 21, 2023

Appalachian State University marked a significant milestone in its 124-year history by opening the new Hickory campus on Aug. 21 — expanding higher education access in what was previously the largest metropolitan area in the state without a public university campus.

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