Adverse Weather Update: Dec. 11, 2025
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Folk Revival After Helene [faculty and alumni featured]
Oxford American
Sept. 25, 2025
Trevor McKenzie ’10 ’12, director of App State’s Center for Appalachian Studies, speaks about the “folk revival” of traditional music communities in Western N.C. after Hurricane Helene. Also featured are App State alumni William Ritter ’17 and Leila Weinstein ’07, who both graduated with master’s degrees in Appalachian Studies.
CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers
Finance and banking degree program is recognized by Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, preparing students for CFA certification
Sept. 24, 2025
App State’s BSBA in finance and banking has earned Chartered Financial Analyst Institute affiliation — a distinction that boosts students’ access to top job opportunities in finance, as well as internships, scholarships and a global network of investment professionals.
App State advances community-driven research for recovery and resilience
Ongoing post-Helene projects examine flood forecasting models, backup energy systems, ecological impacts, private well contamination and health solutions
Sept. 19, 2025
App State research in the wake of Helene has the university joining local partners, diving into health data, surveying ecosystems and energizing transdisciplinary initiatives to armor the Western North Carolina region against future disasters.
Answering the call: How the Appalachian Medical Reserve Corps supported the Helene response
The App State organization supports rural public health and community resilience and preparedness
Sept. 17, 2025
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 900 volunteers with App State’s Appalachian Medical Reserve Corps (APP MRC) assisted with recovery efforts, including staffing a 24/7 nonemergency call center to field questions and triage requests. APP MRC continues to support rural public health, resilience and preparedness in the region.
App State honors legendary coach John Weaver with plaza at Randy Marion Track and Field Facility
Sept. 16, 2025
On Sept. 5, App State dedicated the John Weaver Honors Plaza at its Randy Marion Track and Field Facility in Boone, honoring retired App State track and field head coach John Weaver ’71 ’82 for his contributions to both the university and the High Country community over nearly four decades.
Appalachian State thrives year after Hurricane Helene disruption
WCNC
Sept. 11, 2025
One year after Hurricane Helene, WCNC spoke with Chancellor Heather Norris and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice Chancellor J.J. Brown about the university’s recovery efforts, including volunteer work, community meals, donations and its “Mountain Strong” spirit.
What made Hurricane Helene a historic storm?
App State experts break down the factors that led to disastrous impacts across the Southern Appalachians
Sept. 9, 2025
App State faculty experts break down the climatological and topographic factors that made Hurricane Helene a historic and devastating storm in Western North Carolina.
21,798 Mountaineers enroll at App State for fall 2025
Online and transfer enrollment records drive strategic growth across university, while Boone enrollment remains steady
Sept. 5, 2025
This fall, App State enrolls 21,798 Mountaineer students, a 1.1% increase over last fall and its largest undergraduate population to date. Fall 2025 enrollment at App State was boosted by a 28% rise in online students and the highest-ever number of transfer students.
Brad Cooper, CPA, CGMA, appointed chief financial officer at App State
Sept. 4, 2025
Brad Cooper, CPA, CGMA, has been appointed chief financial officer at Appalachian State University, Chancellor Heather Norris announced. The appointment is effective Oct. 6.
3 App State teams confront flood risks and teacher shortages with Chancellor's Innovation grants
Aug. 26, 2025
Three App State faculty teams have been awarded grants of up to $25,000 each as part of the 2025 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program. Their winning projects aim to increase the number of special education teachers in NC’s public schools and better quantify flood–health risks by fusing data, AI and community input.
App State breaks ground on new, 85,000-square-foot indoor practice facility
Multiuse complex provides public–private health care opportunities
Aug. 20, 2025
On Aug. 15, App State broke ground on a new, 85,000-square-foot multiuse facility that will replace its previous Sofield Family Indoor Practice Facility. The new facility will expand practice space for multiple athletic programs while serving multiple university areas and allowing for public–private health care collaborations.
App State awarded $1.4M grant to strengthen special education workforce in rural Appalachia
Partners on the new initiative include school districts in Watauga, Caldwell and Catawba counties
Aug. 19, 2025
With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of special education teachers in rural Appalachia. More than 100 regional teacher’s assistants, educators and school administrators will take part in the program this fall.
6,200 App State students make Boone campus residence halls home for fall 2025
Aug. 15, 2025
On Aug. 12, new and returning Mountaineer students began moving into their Boone campus residence halls, in preparation for the first day of fall 2025 classes at App State on Monday, Aug. 18. More than 6,000 students will have settled into their App State homes by Monday.
App State honors Dr. Rose Mary Webb, Dr. Shanshan Lou with 2025 Departmental Leadership Awards
Aug. 1, 2025
App State has honored Dr. Rose Mary Webb and Dr. Shanshan Lou with this year’s Departmental Leadership Awards, recognizing their lasting impact on the university’s academic community. Webb received the Distinguished Leadership Award, and Lou received the Emerging Leader Award.
The future of healthcare starts online and why more and more students are choosing online healthcare management degrees
Yes! Weekly
July 31, 2025
The Greensboro newspaper features App State’s Bachelor of Science in health care management as a top online program in North Carolina for health care degrees. The article highlights the program’s academic rigor, real-world experience and flexibility for working professionals, transfer students and others entering the field.
App State archaeology team discovers ancient campsite at Blackburn Vannoy Estate and Farm in Ashe County
Dozens of site artifacts offer insight into early life in the High Country
July 25, 2025
App State archaeologist Dr. Alice Wright and her team of student researchers have unearthed dozens of artifacts at App State’s Blackburn Vannoy Estate and Farm in Ashe County that date back to prehistory — evidence that, 8,000 to 1,000 years ago, Native American peoples used the area as a campsite.
App State’s Corinne Smith honored as 2025 national GEAR UP Professional Leader of the Year
July 21, 2025
Corinne Smith, director of App State’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, was recognized with the 2025 GEAR UP Professional Leader of the Year award for her passion for and commitment to GEAR UP’s goal of ensuring college access and success for all students.
Some Helene volunteers show signs of PTSD, App State professor says [faculty featured]
Spectrum News 1
July 17, 2025
Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor and honors director in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, speaks about Hurricane Helene volunteers and why some show signs of PTSD. Sugg’s research team has surveyed volunteers from Watauga, Buncombe and Yancey counties to better understand trauma after natural disasters and how to help those affected.