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High-quality academics, innovation and value secure App State’s spot among America’s top schools for 2025–26
High-quality academics, innovation and value secure App State’s spot among America’s top schools for 2025–26

US News names App State a top 5 regional university for innovation, undergraduate teaching and veterans support

Sept. 29, 2025

Six national publications — including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine — have recognized App State among the best schools in the nation, and the Southeast, for 2025–26. The publications lauded the university for its academics, innovation and value, among other aspects.

  • Dr. Erin Peters develops virtual reality and web features for the Met's popular Egyptian exhibit
    Dr. Erin Peters develops virtual reality and web features for the Met's popular Egyptian exhibit

    The project allows App State students to explore the intersection of art, history and technology

    Dec. 11, 2025

    App State’s Dr. Erin Peters has helped bring new life to the layered history of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Dendur — the subject of the Met’s “Dendur Decoded” virtual reality experience. Her work on the project provides opportunities for App State students to explore their classroom studies in a real-world context.

  • Educating generations: App State’s Lucy Brock program marks 85 years of preparing children and future educators to thrive
    Educating generations: App State’s Lucy Brock program marks 85 years of preparing children and future educators to thrive
    Dec. 10, 2025

    For over 85 years, App State’s Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory has provided the highest quality of education and care for regional children — while also functioning as a professional preparation site for future Mountaineer educators. The lab, which uses research-based practices, serves nearly 600 students annually.

  • App State's inaugural Conway Scholars: 42 students shaping the future of health care
    App State's inaugural Conway Scholars: 42 students shaping the future of health care

    The nursing majors and scholars will help strengthen NC’s health care workforce

    Dec. 9, 2025

    App State has named 42 nursing students as its inaugural class of Conway Scholars. These aspiring health care providers receive scholarship support funded by a significant commitment from the Bedford Falls Foundation — one that supports the university’s Bachelor of Science in nursing program.

  • App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina
    App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina
    Dec. 8, 2025

    App State’s newly launched Office of Rural Promise fosters regional connections and supports growing programs that advance the success of students and educators in North Carolina schools. It serves as a strategic driver supporting the university’s research and innovation enterprise.

  • Passport, please! — App State ranks 4th nationally for study abroad participation
    Passport, please! — App State ranks 4th nationally for study abroad participation

    Faculty and alumni share their international learning experiences

    Dec. 4, 2025

    App State ranks No. 4 nationally among master’s institutions for study abroad participation, according to the latest “Open Doors Report.” Here, App State students and faculty share how living and learning overseas expanded their worldview and supported their growth as individuals.

  • App State named a top 5 school nationally for service members, veterans for 2025 — Military Times
    App State named a top 5 school nationally for service members, veterans for 2025 — Military Times
    Dec. 3, 2025

    App State has been recognized among the nation’s top higher education institutions for military service members and veterans, ranking as a top five school named to Military Times’ 2025 “Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings list.

21,798 Mountaineers enroll at App State for fall 2025
21,798 Mountaineers enroll at App State for fall 2025

Online and transfer enrollment records drive strategic growth across university, while Boone enrollment remains steady

Sept. 5, 2025

This fall, App State enrolls 21,798 Mountaineer students, a 1.1% increase over last fall and its largest undergraduate population to date. Fall 2025 enrollment at App State was boosted by a 28% rise in online students and the highest-ever number of transfer students.

Events

  • Internship Expo
    Jan
    28
    Internship Expo

    Career Development Center

    Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
    11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    Are you looking to gain experience through an internship? Come to the Internship Expo and meet large, small, non-profit, for-profit, government, local, statewide, and national organizations seeking interns. All majors and all class years are welcome.

  • Margo Price
    Feb
    14
    Margo Price

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

    Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
    7:30 p.m.

    For nearly a decade, Margo Price has created a lane where independent-minded, insurgent country music can exist and thrive alongside the mainstream. Now she’s back with an exquisite, timeless album that reconnects with her roots. At its core, Hard Headed Woman is about that furious instinct to never waver — especially when our values and future are so clearly on the line. It’s country music as only Price can make it: free of rules, cherishing tradition, hard headed but with a delicate beating heart.

  • Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
    Feb
    20
    Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

    Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
    7:30 p.m.

    For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.

  • oh to be pure again
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    oh to be pure again

    Department of Theatre and Dance

    Feb. 25 - March 1, 2026

    During one hot Texas summer at a Charismatic Christian camp, an idealistic counselor works to shepherd the senior girls’ cabin along their journey to make an authentic connection with something bigger than themselves, only to be confronted with disillusionment of her own faith. A visceral ode to female desire, submission, rebellion, and growing up in a religious culture that's obsessed with purity. By Kira Rockwell.

  • Internship and Job Fair
    Mar
    4
    Internship and Job Fair

    Career Development Center

    Wednesday, March 4, 2026
    12 - 3 p.m.

    The Internship and Job Fair is our largest and most comprehensive career event. Serving students and alumni of all majors and skills, the event is host to many organizations across all industry sectors that are ready to network with students and introduce them to hundreds of valuable internship and job opportunities.

  • Once Upon a Mattress
    Apr
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    Once Upon a Mattress

    Department of Theatre and Dance

    April 15 - 19, 2026

    Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer

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News & Features

  • Dr. Erin Peters develops virtual reality and web features for the Met's popular Egyptian exhibit
    Dr. Erin Peters develops virtual reality and web features for the Met's popular Egyptian exhibit
  • Educating generations: App State’s Lucy Brock program marks 85 years of preparing children and future educators to thrive
    Educating generations: App State’s Lucy Brock program marks 85 years of preparing children and future educators to thrive
  • App State's inaugural Conway Scholars: 42 students shaping the future of health care
    App State's inaugural Conway Scholars: 42 students shaping the future of health care
  • App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina
    App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina
  • Passport, please! — App State ranks 4th nationally for study abroad participation
    Passport, please! — App State ranks 4th nationally for study abroad participation
  • App State named a top 5 school nationally for service members, veterans for 2025 — Military Times
    App State named a top 5 school nationally for service members, veterans for 2025 — Military Times
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In the News

  • Ranking the 25 best college football stadiums from the Big House to Death Valley
    Ranking the 25 best college football stadiums from the Big House to Death Valley
    The Athletic
  • How emergency preparedness systems operated during Helene
    How emergency preparedness systems operated during Helene
    The Appalachian
  • Norris formally installed as Appalachian State chancellor
    Norris formally installed as Appalachian State chancellor
    Watauga Democrat
  • Lights Over Linville — Brown Mountain’s Enduring Mystery [faculty featured]
    Lights Over Linville — Brown Mountain’s Enduring Mystery [faculty featured]
    The Laurel of Asheville
  • Folk Revival After Helene [faculty and alumni featured]
    Folk Revival After Helene [faculty and alumni featured]
    Oxford American
  • Appalachian State thrives year after Hurricane Helene disruption
    Appalachian State thrives year after Hurricane Helene disruption
    WCNC
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Research & Arts

  • Dr. Erin Peters develops virtual reality and web features for the Met's popular Egyptian exhibit
    Dr. Erin Peters develops virtual reality and web features for the Met's popular Egyptian exhibit
  • Educating generations: App State’s Lucy Brock program marks 85 years of preparing children and future educators to thrive
    Educating generations: App State’s Lucy Brock program marks 85 years of preparing children and future educators to thrive
  • App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina
    App State's Office of Rural Promise fortifies student and teacher success in North Carolina
  • $838K grant fuels App State health research aimed at boosting Western NC resilience
    $838K grant fuels App State health research aimed at boosting Western NC resilience
  • Caught on camera: Global study finds mammal species defying nocturnal and diurnal labels
    Caught on camera: Global study finds mammal species defying nocturnal and diurnal labels
  • App State reopens Wey Hall and debuts new Cathy P. Walling Student Art Gallery
    App State reopens Wey Hall and debuts new Cathy P. Walling Student Art Gallery
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Awards & Honors

  • App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide
    App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide
  • 11 new Chancellor’s Scholars join App State’s academic community for 2025–26
    11 new Chancellor’s Scholars join App State’s academic community for 2025–26
  • App State’s Police Officer Development Program prepares 15 new officers for service
    App State’s Police Officer Development Program prepares 15 new officers for service
  • App State Police Officer Cashae Cook earns NC’s highest award for women in law enforcement
    App State Police Officer Cashae Cook earns NC’s highest award for women in law enforcement
  • App State’s Jennifer Schroeder Tyson named 2025 Sun Belt Conference Faculty Member of the Year
    App State’s Jennifer Schroeder Tyson named 2025 Sun Belt Conference Faculty Member of the Year
  • App State joins FirstGen Forward Network, boosting support for first-generation students
    App State joins FirstGen Forward Network, boosting support for first-generation students
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Featured stories and events

App State Reflects: One Year After Helene
App State Reflects: One Year After Helene

Learn more about App State's role in the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene, and discover how our community is building back stronger, together.

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