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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.
Significant gift from Jeff Mick and Liz Mick ’81 will support App State academics and athletics
Areas receiving support include the College of Arts and Sciences, Walker College of Business and men’s and women’s golf programs
Aug. 9, 2024
App State has received a significant gift from Mountaineers Jeff Mick and Liz Mick ’81 that will support the university’s online veterinary technology program, Walker College of Business and men’s and women’s golf teams.
App State recognizes 6 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
Aug. 8, 2024
App State’s Walker College of Business has honored six faculty and staff members with its annual Sywassink Awards for Excellence, which recognize achievements in teaching, research, service and more. The awards are supported by a contribution from honorary App State alumnus G.A. Sywassink.
App State’s student solar vehicle team races to podium finish in cross-country challenge
Team Sunergy also earned the Spirit of the Event Award
Aug. 6, 2024
App State’s solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, secured second place in its class in the 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge and also took home the Spirit of the Event Award. The team’s car, ROSE, completed 1,562 miles over the eight-day, cross-country road race.
App State receives first major private donation for Wey Hall renovation project
Funds will support space upgrades, establishment of Cathy P. Walling Student Art Gallery
Aug. 2, 2024
App State has received a $300,000 commitment for the renovation of Wey Hall from Luke Walling, founder of Temprano Techvestors. The gift will provide funding for the establishment of the Cathy P. Walling Student Art Gallery — named in memory of his mother — and for upgrades to labs and studio spaces.
Find Your Sustain Ability: Britt Wray on the age of climate anxiety
Aug. 2, 2024
Host Laura England, associate director of App State’s Quality Enhancement Plan and practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Sustainable Development, talks with Dr. Britt Wray, a researcher and storyteller focused on the mental health impacts of climate change. Wray, director of the CIRCLE initiative at Stanford Psychiatry, explores the intersection of climate science, psychology and communication, and shares her journey in navigating interdisciplinary fields — including conservation biology, science communication and the ethics of synthetic biology. She highlights the importance of storytelling in climate communication.

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NC School of Banking moves headquarters to App State to foster ‘excellence in banking education’
More than 200 financial professionals took part in the school’s 2024 program at App State
Aug. 1, 2024
The NC School of Banking has relocated its headquarters to App State, forming a strategic partnership to enrich academic and professional development opportunities for future banking leaders. More than 200 financial professionals took part in the school’s 2024 program at App State.
App State partners with 27 NC community colleges to expand Aspire Appalachian program
Aspire is a seamless pathway for transfer students to complete their degrees at App State
July 30, 2024
In support of transfer student success, App State has expanded its Aspire Appalachian program, securing new and renewed partnerships with 27 NC community colleges. Aspire provides a streamlined path for students at partner community colleges to complete their bachelor's degrees at App State.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Aug. 7
July 30, 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 partners with Project Kitty Hawk to offer 5 streamlined App State Online programs in 2024–25
The degree programs in health care management, supply chain management, accounting, criminal justice, and organizational leadership and learning are designed for working adults
July 26, 2024
App State has partnered with Project Kitty Hawk, an ed tech nonprofit, to expand higher education access to millions of adult learners across NC. The university will launch five App State Online degree programs supported by the project in the 2024–25 academic year — all designed for working adults.
App State among 13 state agencies recognized for significant energy reductions
App State-hosted Energy Summit highlights nearly $2 billion in statewide avoided energy costs
July 23, 2024
App State has been recognized by the NC Department of Environmental Quality for a 48% energy reduction, surpassing the state's goal. This figure, as well as the nearly $2 billion in state energy costs avoided since 2002, was shared at the 2024 Appalachian Energy Summit.