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App State Departmental Leadership Awards: McEvoy, Salinas honored for impact on academic community
July 20, 2026
App State’s Dr. Dave McEvoy and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas are the winners of this year’s Departmental Leadership Awards. Recognized for their service to and lasting impact on App State’s academic community, McEvoy and Salinas won the Distinguished Leadership Award and the Emerging Leader Award, respectively.
4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognized
July 14, 2026
App State honored four Mountaineer alumni at its 2026 Alumni Awards Gala on July 11: Dr. M. Lee Barnes ’90, Donna Fiori ’80, Kendall Lamm ’14 and Shawn W. Poole. Nine alumni from the university’s colleges and University Libraries were also recognized.
App State’s Team Sunergy unveils Autumn — its next-gen solar racing vehicle
July 6, 2026
Team Sunergy revealed a lighter, more aerodynamic solar racing vehicle ahead of two key international competitions to take place this summer — the Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge. The July 10 unveiling, held on the Boone campus, gave the public an opportunity to see the new vehicle and interact with the team.
Academic Services for Student-Athletes staff wins national award
July 1, 2026
App State’s Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASA) staff earned national recognition with the Model Practice Award in Academics for its innovative approach to managing the transfer portal process for Mountaineer student-athletes. Since implementing the model two years ago, App State has completed more than 640 transfer evaluations and enrolled 176 transfer student-athletes. The model was developed through a collaborative partnership among ASA, Transfer Admissions and Engagement and campus stakeholders.
Statewide agreement links NC community colleges to App State health sciences program
New pathway creates seamless transfer for health-related AAS graduates
July 1, 2026
Appalachian State University has partnered with the North Carolina Community College System on a new statewide articulation agreement for health-related Associate in Applied Science degrees. The initiative includes nearly all of the state’s community colleges and establishes seamless transfer pathways into App State’s Bachelor of Science in health sciences program.
App State Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
June 23, 2026
From securing small businesses against cyberthreats to building a resilient workforce, App State’s 2026 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars awards are funding two vital faculty-led projects to support the skilled building trades in Western North Carolina and launch a cybersecurity clinic in Hickory.
App State’s Sheryl Oring documents national, international perspectives on independence
‘Spirit of Independence’ is one of several initiatives honoring America’s 250th anniversary
June 22, 2026
What does independence mean to you? This question is at the heart of “Spirit of Independence” — an interactive performance by App State department chair Sheryl Oring honoring America’s 250th anniversary. To date, the project has archived perspectives from more than 300 national and international participants.
$2.27 billion in statewide energy savings reported at App State’s Appalachian Energy Summit
App State utility savings surpass $100 million since 2002–03
June 18, 2026
At App State’s 2026 Appalachian Energy Summit, state officials announced the UNC System and its partners have avoided $2.27 billion in energy costs since 2002. App State’s portion of these savings was $81.1 million, and the university reduced its energy use per square foot by 51%, surpassing the state’s 2025 goal of 40% for a second consecutive year.
Inspiring future innovators: 400+ middle, high school students explore career paths at App State STEAM Expo
June 3, 2026
Over 400 middle and high school students took part in App State’s STEAM Expo this spring, exploring science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through hands-on learning and interactive engagement with App State faculty and students. The annual event helps students connect classroom concepts to future academic and career possibilities.
App State student-athletes extend 3.0 GPA streak to 28 straight semesters
May 26, 2026
App State student-athletes have extended their streak of earning a cumulative GPA over 3.0 to 28 consecutive semesters. Mountaineer student-athletes in all 17 App State Athletics programs finished the spring 2026 semester above that mark, combining for a 3.32 semester GPA — the highest since spring 2020 — and an overall cumulative GPA of 3.36.
Dr. Harvey R. Durham remembered for decades of leadership at App State
Durham, a former acting chancellor, provost and faculty member, died May 15
May 22, 2026
Dr. Harvey R. Durham, a former acting chancellor, provost and faculty member at App State, died on Friday, May 15, at the age of 88. Durham spent nearly 40 years at the university, including as chief academic officer for 24 years, before retiring in 2004.
From the field to the fridge: $1.82M NCInnovation grant supports sweetpotato startup at App State
The Rootsii project will turn surplus crops into plant-based foods, opening a new market for NC farmers
May 15, 2026
App State researchers Dr. Brett Taubman and Daniel Parker have secured a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant to turn surplus NC sweetpotatoes into a plant-based milk product line — the first of its kind in the world. Their Rootsii startup tackles agricultural waste while providing 1,800 hours of hands-on research for student innovators.
A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next
Country music star and Mountaineer Luke Combs awarded honorary degree
May 12, 2026
More than 4,300 App State graduates — the largest class in university history — were honored during seven Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies held May 7–9 on the Boone campus. Country music star and Mountaineer Luke Combs received an honorary degree recognizing his music industry achievements and commitment to service and community support across North Carolina.
Record 240 student innovators take center stage at App State’s 29th annual research and creativity showcase
May 7, 2026
A record 240 Mountaineer students showcased their innovation at App State’s 29th Annual Celebration of Research and Creative Endeavors. The event’s poster and oral presentations explored Hurricane Helene’s effects, new construction methods, music therapy for individuals with autism and more.
App State honors 8 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
New to this year’s awards — the Sywassink Legacy of Excellence Award
May 5, 2026
App State’s Walker College of Business awarded eight faculty and staff members with this year’s Sywassink Awards for Excellence, honoring teaching, research and service. The awards included the inaugural Sywassink Legacy of Excellence Award, recognizing a lifetime of extraordinary impact.
Appalachian State Giving Day raises over $2.8M to support students, scholarships and vital programs
The annual event broke fundraising and participation records, with 3,500+ supporters
May 1, 2026
Appalachian State Giving Day raised more than $2.8 million in support of programs and initiatives across the university — a new fundraising record for the university. This year’s event also broke records for participation, with over 3,600 Mountaineers and friends of App State making contributions that support academics, athletics and the arts.
App State Cadet Jake Cannon earns nation’s highest Army ROTC honor
The George C. Marshall Award recipient is the top-ranked cadet in the Southeast
April 30, 2026
App State ROTC Cadet Jake Cannon has earned the U.S. Army Cadet Command George C. Marshall Award, recognizing his leadership, academic excellence, physical fitness and officer potential. He was among the top 5% of cadets nationwide to receive the honor and was named the Southeast’s top-ranked cadet.
App State honors faculty research to improve lives and longevity across the region
Drs. Martie Thompson and Jeffrey McBride receive 2026 Chancellor’s and Provost’s Awards
April 30, 2026
App State faculty members Dr. Martie Thompson and Dr. Jeffrey McBride have been honored with 2026 Chancellor’s and Provost’s Awards for their focus on community-and student-involved research that aims to strengthen health and resilience in Western North Carolina. Thompson received the Chancellor’s Award, and McBride is the Provost’s Award winner.