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App State names 10 Chancellor’s Scholars for 2026–27
For fall 2027, prospective students should apply by Nov. 15 to be considered for first-year university scholarships
Oct. 5, 2026
Meet the 10 first-year App State students named Chancellor’s Scholars for 2026–27. The prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship — now in its 42nd year — is App State’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship. For fall 2027, prospective students should apply by Nov. 15 to guarantee consideration for most first-year university scholarships.
US News ranks App State No. 1 Best Value School for In-State Students in the South
App State named among nation’s and South’s best schools for 2026–27 for academics, quality and value
Sept. 24, 2026
App State has been recognized as a leader in higher education for the 2026–27 academic year, with five notable publications naming the university among the best schools in the nation and the Southeast. The university was recognized for its academics, value, benefits for student veterans and more.
Leading with purpose, serving with impact: Founders Day honors 127 years of App State
App State inducts 8 new members into Bell Ringers Society
Sept. 18, 2026
App State celebrated its ninth annual Founders Day on Sept. 18 at the Boone campus, commemorating the university’s first day of classes in 1899 and honoring App State founders B.B., D.D. and Lillie Shull Dougherty. With the ringing of the Founders Bell, eight new members were inducted into the university’s Bell Ringers Society.
App State spotlights research and creative activity driving innovation and community impact
Annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian event featured keynote speaker Dr. Martie Thompson
Sept. 15, 2026
App State’s annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian event, held Sept. 18 on the Boone campus, showcased a wide variety of research and creative activities by faculty and staff. Dr. Martie Thompson, recipient of this year’s Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity, served as the event’s keynote speaker.
App State named a business education leader in US and worldwide for 2026–27
Aug. 20, 2026
App State has been recognized as a leader in business education for the 2026–27 academic year, with five notable publications naming the university’s Walker College of Business and its business bachelor’s and master’s programs among the best in the nation and world.
App State Team Sunergy earns historic victory in cross-country solar racing challenge
The team claimed its second first-place finish since 2021 and earned this year’s Practicality Award
Aug. 11, 2026
App State’s Team Sunergy followed a second-place finish at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix with a historic performance at the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge, becoming the only team to earn two first-place finishes in the competition’s multi-occupant vehicle category. The team drove nearly 1,830 miles in its new solar car, Autumn, and received the Practicality Award.
14 App State students graduate from inaugural UNC System Police Academy
The officers will serve with the Appalachian Police Department this fall
July 20, 2026
Fourteen App State students are among the inaugural graduates of the UNC System Police Academy, which launched this year. Beginning this fall, they will serve the Boone campus community as sworn officers with the Appalachian Police Department, working part time until they graduate from App State with their degrees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
Honorees recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more
April 30, 2026
At its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, App State honored 29 students, faculty and staff for their exemplary contributions to the success of the university and its community members — through leadership, teaching, service and more. The event was held April 28 on the Boone campus.
App State earns Family Forward NC certification for its support of working families
April 21, 2026
App State has been named a Family Forward NC Certified Employer by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation’s Family Forward NC initiative. The certification recognizes NC employers offering policies and practices that support the health and well-being of working families and children.