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App State alum donates $1 million to Disaster Relief Fund
Dr. Lee Barnes ’90 catalyzes support for students, faculty and staff impacted by Hurricane Helene
Nov. 7, 2024
Appalachian State University alumnus Dr. Lee Barnes ’90 donated $1 million to the App State Disaster Relief Fund, providing immediate resources for students, faculty and staff in need.
Mountaineers–Bulldogs doubleheader raises more than $11,000 in hurricane relief funds
Nov. 7, 2024
On Nov. 2, App State and UNC Asheville played a seven-inning baseball doubleheader in Kannapolis, with proceeds from the event benefiting the App State Disaster Relief Fund and the UNC Asheville Athletics Disaster Relief Fund. The schools raised more than $11,000, which will support their campus communities’ recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 6
Oct. 29, 2024
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
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
Oct. 11, 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.
Oct. 2, 2024 campus emergency siren test canceled
Sep. 24, 2024
The Appalachian State University campus siren warning system test, previously scheduled for Oct. 2, 2024, has been canceled.
5 Watauga High graduates awarded App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship
Sep. 13, 2024
Five first-year App State students, all graduates of Watauga High School, have been named the 2024–25 recipients of App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship. Established in 1988, the scholarship supports Watauga County students pursuing higher education at App State.
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.
App State awarded $35 million grant to expand GEAR UP college access program
Largest grant in university history will provide college and career services to thousands of middle and high school students
Sep. 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $35 million grant to App State’s College Access Partnerships to expand its GEAR UP program for middle school and high school students. The award represents the largest single grant ever awarded to the university.
20 recruits graduate from App State Police Academy, became sworn NC police officers
The recruits are the 7th class to complete the academy as part of App State’s Police Officer Development Program
Sep. 1, 2024
The seventh class of App State’s Appalachian Police Academy comprises 20 graduates who are now sworn North Carolina police officers working with the App State Police Department while they complete their degrees at App State. To date, the academy has trained nearly 140 sworn police officers.
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.
App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 4
Aug. 27, 2024
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
New Transfer Guides help NC community college students pursue 4-year degrees
App State continues strong support for transfer students, expands Aspire Appalachian program
Aug. 22, 2024
The path for community college students and graduates to transfer to one of NC’s 16 public universities has been made easier. Nearly 1,400 new Transfer Guides provide advisors and students with key information on admissions, course equivalencies and academic programs.
App State students settle into Boone campus residence halls for fall 2024
Aug. 16, 2024
On Aug. 13, new and returning Mountaineer students began moving into their Boone campus residence halls, in preparation for the first day of fall 2024 classes at App State on Monday, Aug. 19. By Aug. 18, more than 6,000 students will have settled into their App State homes.
App State honors Dr. Gail Donaldson, Dr. Cathy Marcum with inaugural Departmental Leadership Awards
Aug. 15, 2024
App State has honored Dr. Gail Donaldson and Dr. Cathy Marcum with Departmental Leadership Awards for their exemplary contributions to App State’s academic community. Chair Donaldson received the Distinguished Leadership Award, and Chair Marcum received the Emerging Leader Award.