Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 2
Appalachian State University will test its Boone campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Examples of the tones that are used in an emergency or during tests can be heard online by visiting the Siren Warning System webpage on App State’s Emergency Preparedness website. Learn more

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Appalachian’s Beaver Scholars program aims to improve health care in region and beyond
Feb. 1, 2019
Beginning fall 2019, the program will provide support to 20 North Carolina students in Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences who have made a commitment to health care careers.
Film by Appalachian dance studies professor wins for Best Southern States documentary
Jan. 31, 2019
Cara Hagan, assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance, spent nearly 18 months creating “Sound and Sole,” a short film that “shines a light on the rich African-American culture here in Appalachia.”
Appalachian music professor’s music may air during Super Bowl LIII
Jan. 29, 2019
Appalachian music professor Dr. Greg McCandless will be listening closely during Super Bowl LIII — two of his songs may air during CBS’ broadcast of the game Sunday.
LIFE Village funds collaboration with Appalachian to design homes for adults with autism
Jan. 29, 2019
During fall 2018, students and faculty in the Building Science Architectural Design Studio III at Appalachian worked with the LIFE Village board to design living spaces that meet the needs of adults with autism.
Locally and globally, Lane Bailey ’87 ’89 works to improve communities
Jan. 28, 2019
Bailey, city manager of Salisbury, recently traveled to Tanzania to work with district governments on a range of issues. His international involvement represents Appalachian’s emphasis on global learning.
MLK Challenge: 20 years of service at Appalachian
Jan. 25, 2019
Take a look back at the many projects students, faculty and staff have completed alongside community partners through the years as part of the annual challenge honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
20th anniversary of Appalachian’s MLK Challenge draws more than 200 participants
Appalachian’s program has become a model for other campuses across the state and nation
Jan. 25, 2019
The annual event honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, as students accomplish challenging projects alongside community partners.
Anna Ulery ’04 captures fun moments in her career as a professional photographer
Jan. 24, 2019
Appalachian professors mentored and encouraged her. Now, Anna Ulery ’04 owns and operates her own photo booth business in the High Country.
Watauga County Schools funds continued support of Appalachian ASC Center
Jan. 18, 2019
This funding ensures that, for the 13th consecutive year, students in Watauga High School have access to the high-quality mental health services provided by Appalachian’s Assessment, Support, and Counseling Center.
Pritzker Fellow to collaborate with community on development of early childhood programs
Jan. 18, 2019
Crystal Kelly ’00 ’09, Pritzker Fellow and Appalachian alumna, will direct efforts to build a coordinated, early childhood system and local financing stream for early childhood initiatives in Watauga County.
Lauren Boop ’12 joins 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council
Jan. 18, 2019
Boop, who graduated as a Teaching Fellow from Appalachian in 2012, is one of 15 members appointed to the 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council.
Trustees approve resolution for energy contract with savings implications
Jan. 17, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees signed a resolution that will save New River Power and Light (NRLP) customers and the university hundreds of thousands annually in energy costs.
Expansion plans for Appalachian’s Child Development Center underway
Jan. 14, 2019
The expansion of Appalachian’s Child Development Center will increase capacity and enhance programs.
New initiative, staff position aim to reduce jail recidivism
Watauga Democrat
Jan. 14, 2019
A new initiative to reduce recidivism at the Watauga County jail is already receiving positive feedback, with one inmate calling it an “inspiration” and a “blessing” in a handwritten letter to Sheriff Len Hagaman. The letter was written to Hagaman in spring 2018 after an intern, Appalachian social work graduate student Mollie Mellishrencken, studied inmate recidivism — the cycle of coming in and out of incarceration on multiple occasions.
Students initiate peace and justice through Global Peacebuilding Project
Jan. 11, 2019
Appalachian students contribute to world peace by working locally to improve interpersonal communication, access to education, and understanding of homophobia and transphobia.
Advance planning to aftermath analysis: How Appalachian’s campus units tackled Winter Storm Diego
Jan. 11, 2019
Appalachian releases statistics and other information associated with the preparation and response to December 2018’s big snowstorm.
Appalachian ranks No. 1 in nation for highest number of NBPTS-certified alumni
Jan. 9, 2019
Appalachian has topped the National Board for Professional Teaching Standard’s list of schools with the highest number of National Board Certified Teachers for the third consecutive year.
How The Black And White Dula Family Reconciled Their Past
WUNC 91.5
Jan. 8, 2019
Dula family reunions in western North Carolina include members of the black and white sides of the family. But for decades these two sides did not communicate or even acknowledge their relation. Filmmaker Beth Davison, a faculty member at Appalachian State University, explored this story in her recent documentary “Dulatown.”