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App State ranked a 'Best' by 5 national publications
Sept. 19, 2019
Appalachian has been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing schools for its academics, value, innovation and student veteran services, among other aspects.
App State opens registration for 15th annual The Knob
Sept. 19, 2019
The Knob — the final race in Appalachian’s High Country Triple Crown series — is two challenging miles of pure Boone.
App State names 20 inaugural Beaver Scholars committed to improving regional health care
Sept. 12, 2019
The Beaver Scholars program, established by Don Beaver ’62 ’64 and his wife, Vickie Beaver, supports North Carolina students who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving health care in Appalachia.
App State’s Academy at Middle Fork reports significant progress
Sept. 10, 2019
App State announces new test scores for the Academy at Middle Fork that show significant progress over the past year.
Appalachian welcomes more than 19,200 students, sees record number of underrepresented students
Sept. 10, 2019
App State releases preliminary fall 2019 data showing high retention rates and a record number of underrepresented students.
App State celebrates Founders Day and 120 years of education leadership
Sept. 5, 2019
This year marked the second annual Founders Day celebration. It included dedication of Lillie Shull Dougherty’s statue, ringing of the Founders Bell and more.
Schedule set for Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week
Aug. 29, 2019
Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides new and returning students information about on- and off-campus support services and resources for health and safety efforts.
New Night Owl bus service aids in late-night safety at Appalachian
Aug. 29, 2019
AppalCART’s new Night Owl service, which began during the first week of Appalachian’s fall 2019 semester, provides safe transportation in Boone for students on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.AppalCART’s new Night Owl service, which began during the first week of Appalachian’s fall 2019 semester, provides safe transportation in Boone for students on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Appalachian literature is highlight of App State’s fall 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Aug. 27, 2019
The lineup for the fall series includes notable Appalachian authors Ron Rash, Silas House, Kayla Rae Whitaker and Jacinda Townsend, who will read from and discuss their work, as well as give talks on the craft of writing.
When the hammer hits the nail: App Builds a Home construction to begin in September
Aug. 26, 2019
A “crazy” weekend of building is ahead for App Builds a Home volunteers and the Watauga County Habitat for Humanity.
Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 4
Aug. 23, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Appalachian partners with Winston-Salem State to provide social justice program for future teachers
Aug. 20, 2019
A new program is helping future educators at two North Carolina universities look at classrooms in a different way — with the goal of creating an environment in which all students thrive.
App State’s College of Fine and Applied Arts appoints Dr. Janice Pope as interim dean
Aug. 20, 2019
Dr. Janice Pope, who is beginning her 25th year of service to Appalachian, is a professor of public relations in the university's Department of Communication.
National research study demonstrates Girls on the Run transforms young girls’ lives
Aug. 19, 2019
Looking for after-school activities for your tween? Girls on the Run of the High Country is a transformative experience, a study shows. Sign up now.
More than 800 volunteers assist with move-in at App State
Aug. 16, 2019
First-year students were given a warm welcome to Appalachian’s campus during move-in on Friday.
Career development at App State prepares students for a lifetime of employability
Aug. 16, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Career Development Center provides strategic career development resources — including career counselors, signature events and student employment.
App State’s newest parking facility officially open
Aug. 15, 2019
Appalachian opens its newest parking facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from university leaders and a representative with RISE: A Real Estate Co.
App State, Appalachian Mountain Brewery launch Yosef Golden Ale
Aug. 14, 2019
Yosef Golden Ale — “a light ale that embodies the essence of mountain life” — is Appalachian Mountain Brewery’s newest product. It was created by AMB master brewer and co-founder Nathan Kelischek, a 2011 graduate of Appalachian.