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4 acclaimed authors to visit App State for spring 2024 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
The authors will share their work, give talks on the craft of writing
Feb. 16, 2024
This spring, App State will host four award-winning authors as part of its 2023–24 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. The authors will read from their work and deliver talks on the craft of writing.
Keith Werner named chief information officer at App State
Feb. 16, 2024
Keith Werner has been named chief information officer at App State, effective March 18. Werner comes to App State from the University of North Carolina System Office, where he currently holds the position of vice president of information technology (IT) strategy and cybersecurity.
$App State selected to join North Carolina Teaching Fellows program$
App State selected to join North Carolina Teaching Fellows program
Feb. 15, 2024
Beginning next fall, App State will be among 10 colleges and universities statewide that are partnered with the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program. The purpose of the program is to recruit, prepare and support future teachers who attend institutions of higher education in North Carolina.
Matthew Makdad named general manager of App State’s New River Light and Power
Feb. 13, 2024
Matthew Makdad, P.E., has been named general manager of Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power, effective Feb. 1. Makdad had previously served as the utility’s engineering supervisor since 2017.
Dr. Michael Madritch named dean of App State’s College of Arts and Sciences
Feb. 13, 2024
After a national search, Dr. Michael Madritch has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at App State. Madritch previously served as associate dean and interim dean of the college. His new role became effective Feb. 9.
App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among nation's ‘best’ for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
The annual U.S. News rankings recognized App State business, education and nursing programs
Feb. 8, 2024
App State’s online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs — including the BSBA in management, MBA and Master of Science in Nursing — have been ranked among the nation’s best for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, which recognized App State in its “2024 Best Online Programs” rankings.
App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 7
Feb. 1, 2024
During the siren test in Boone, 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.
$1 million grant funds App State’s Public Health AmeriCorps program
The App State team is working to enhance rural public health preparedness, mental health resources in Western North Carolina
Jan. 31, 2024
App State received a three-year, $1 million grant to implement a Public Health AmeriCorps program. Faculty, alumni and students are leading the program to enhance public health preparedness and mental health resources in 25 rural Western North Carolina counties.
Next NC Scholarship offers a minimum $5,000 annually to attend any UNC System university
North Carolinians from households earning $80,000 or less are eligible
Jan. 26, 2024
North Carolinians from households earning $80,000 or less will receive a minimum scholarship of $5,000 to attend any University of North Carolina System institution, provided they fill out and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid — FAFSA — by June 1, 2024.
For the 9th straight year, App State alumni lead the nation in earning top teaching credential
University provides professional development support for regional teachers
Jan. 22, 2024
For the ninth consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,215 alumni having earned the national credential to date.
Alumnus Ron Woods donates scholarships to support 5 students at App State Hickory campus
Dec. 22, 2023
App State alumnus and Hickory native Ron Woods has donated five scholarships to support students at the App State Hickory campus. The students, selected for their academic achievements, were recognized during halftime of App State’s inaugural Hickory Hoops Classic game on Dec. 21.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Jan. 3, 2024
Dec. 22, 2023
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 to begin receiving on-campus 911 calls in fall 2024
Campus-based service is planned to improve response times, strengthen campus safety
Dec. 21, 2023
As part of its continued efforts to strengthen campus safety, App State’s Police Department will begin receiving 911 calls placed from properties on the university’s Boone campus. The service, slated to become operational in fall 2024, is made possible through a contract with call provider AT&T.
App State’s Fall 2023 Commencement honors more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates
Dec. 20, 2023
More than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates earned their App State degrees and were honored during the university’s Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 15 in the Holmes Convocation Center.
Hayes School of Music faculty, students install state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos studio
App State’s music industry studies program encourages hands-on learning
Dec. 8, 2023
App State faculty and students have installed a new Dolby Atmos immersive sound system in the Robert F. Gilley Recording Studio, housed in App State’s Hayes School of Music. The experience offered students hands-on learning with a prominent technology in the music industry.
App State’s rare corpse flower, Mongo, blooms in Biology Greenhouse
Nov. 30, 2023
App State’s rare corpse flower, Mongo, bloomed on Nov. 24, marking the plant’s first bloom since it arrived in Boone more than a decade ago. The public was invited to the Department of Biology Greenhouse to witness the bloom firsthand.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 6
Nov. 28, 2023
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’s annual economic impacts: $2.2 billion statewide, $573 million locally
Economic impact study assesses benefits for Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell and Wilkes counties and state of North Carolina
Nov. 20, 2023
In fiscal year 2021–22, App State generated an estimated $573 million in added income for the five-county regional economy and $2.2 billion to the North Carolina economy through operations, construction, visitor, and student spending; volunteerism; and the increased earnings and productivity of alumni.