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  • Over 4,000 App State grads set to innovate, embrace new challenges and better their communities
    Over 4,000 App State grads set to innovate, embrace new challenges and better their communities
    May 16, 2024

    Thousands of graduates, each with their own unique stories, crossed the stage at Appalachian State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11, equipped with degrees that empower them to better their lives, North Carolina communities and the world beyond.

  • App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony
    App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony

    Mountaineers were recognized for excellence in leadership, teaching, service and more

    April 30, 2024

    App State held its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony April 25 on the Boone campus, honoring 27 students, faculty and staff for their commitment to excellence in serving the university and its community members.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 1
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 1
    April 22, 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’s 11th annual iBackAPP Day raises more than $1.8 million in support of students, faculty and staff
    App State’s 11th annual iBackAPP Day raises more than $1.8 million in support of students, faculty and staff

    Funds raised break previous iBackAPP record, supporting more than 200 university programs

    March 27, 2024

    App State’s 11th annual iBackAPP Day raised more than $1.8 million, breaking previous iBackAPP records, with gifts from more than 2,300 donors and contributions made to every major area at the university.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 3
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 3
    March 26, 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's Days of Service contribute hundreds of volunteer hours to Watauga County nonprofits
    App State's Days of Service contribute hundreds of volunteer hours to Watauga County nonprofits
    March 6, 2024

    App State held its second annual Mobilize the Mountains Day of Service on Feb. 24, with dozens of student and faculty volunteers contributing over 111 hours of community service to local nonprofit organizations.

  • Appalachian Today: Episode 4
    Appalachian Today: Episode 4
    March 4, 2024

    On this episode of Appalachian Today, University Communications’ Dave Blanks provides a quick rundown of some of the latest news stories available at today.appstate.edu. Story topics include: the Feb. 22 topping out ceremony for App State’s Holmes Convocation Center Parking Deck; App State’s recognition of “Best Master’s in Data Science Programs for 2024,” with Fortune magazine ranking App State No. 11 in the nation for its M.S. in applied data analytics program; App State’s second annual Mobilize the Mountains Day of Service on Feb. 24, during which dozens of student and faculty volunteers contributed over 111 hours of community service; a $100,000 donation to App State from the Mebane Foundation to fund the expansion of reading assistance services for K–3 students in Watauga and Catawba counties; App State professor Joseph Bathanti’s induction into the N.C. Literary Hall of Fame; and Keith Werner’s appointment as App State chief information officer, effective March 18.

    Find more App State podcasts and subscribe at podcasts.appstate.edu.

  • Topping out ceremony held for App State’s Holmes Convocation Center Parking Deck
    Topping out ceremony held for App State’s Holmes Convocation Center Parking Deck

    Structure expected to be completed this summer

    Feb. 28, 2024

    App State leadership and distinguished guests attended a topping out ceremony — a centuries-old tradition — on Feb. 22 for the Holmes Convocation Center Parking Deck, hosted by New Atlantic Contracting.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 6
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 6
    Feb. 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.

  • 4 acclaimed authors to visit App State for spring 2024 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
    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.

  • App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 7
    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.

  • Alumnus Ron Woods donates scholarships to support 5 students at App State Hickory campus
    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
    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’s Fall 2023 Commencement honors more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates
    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.

  • Appalachian Today: Episode 3
    Appalachian Today: Episode 3
    Dec. 20, 2023

    On this episode of Appalachian Today, University Communications’ Dave Blanks provides a quick rundown of some of the latest news stories available at today.appstate.edu. Story topics include: App State’s economic impacts on the regional and state economies during the 2021–22 fiscal year; the blooming of App State’s rare corpse flower, Mongo — its first bloom in over a decade; a $531,902 National Science Foundation grant supporting a three-year App State study on aerosols and their effects on Earth’s climate; the newest student recipient of the Jerri Kent Heltzer and Harry Heltzer Endowed Scholarship; App State’s recognition by Military Times as a 2023 “Best for Vets” school; and a significant gift donated by alumnus and Board of Trustees Vice Chair Robert Thomas “Tommy” Sofield Jr. ’76 and his family in support of App State Athletics facilities enhancements.

    Find more App State podcasts and subscribe at podcasts.appstate.edu.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 6
    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
    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.

  • App State’s 2023 Spooky Duke breaks fundraising record, scares up $31,600 to support regional children with special needs
    App State’s 2023 Spooky Duke breaks fundraising record, scares up $31,600 to support regional children with special needs
    Nov. 15, 2023

    App State’s 13th annual Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest, held on the Boone campus, raised over $30,000 — an event record — to support the work of App State’s Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country, which assists High Country families who have children with special needs.

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