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Off the map in Mongolia: App State geology students explore origins of ancient mass extinction
Their work is part of DAGGER research group expeditions led by Dr. Sarah Carmichael
March 31, 2026
App State students and alumni are driving global discovery through intensive geology expeditions in remote Mongolia. Collaborating with the international DAGGER research team, led by App State professor Dr. Sarah Carmichael, they conduct rigorous field research aimed at solving one of geology’s most enduring mysteries.
Growing Well: App State clinic expands access to specialized pediatric care in Northwestern NC
$2M Vaya Health grant supports clinic’s expansion this spring
March 30, 2026
Specialized pediatric care is now closer to home for High Country families thanks to App State’s Growing Well High Country Developmental Clinic, which provides expert diagnosis and treatment for children with developmental delays. With $2 million in funding support from Vaya Health, the clinic will expand its operations this spring, including at App State’s Hickory campus.
App State maintains national top 10 ranking as a Military Friendly® School
March 27, 2026
For the 17th consecutive year, App State has been designated a Military Friendly® School by VIQTORY, with 2026–27 marking the university’s fourth consecutive top 10 ranking from the organization. The honor recognizes App State for its support of military-affiliated students, helping them succeed in and beyond the classroom.
Planning for good: Dr. Elizabeth Shay on teaching as public service
A Q&A with App State’s 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award winner
March 13, 2026
Dr. Elizabeth Shay is App State’s winner of the 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. The annual award is given to one outstanding faculty member at each UNC System school. Six additional App State faculty have been recognized by the board with campus-based awards.
$500K Golden LEAF Foundation funding equips nursing simulation lab at App State Hickory
March 3, 2026
App State has been awarded $500,000 in Golden LEAF Foundation funding, which will equip a nursing simulation and clinical learning lab at the App State Hickory campus. The new space will support App State’s nursing program — including the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, launching this fall — and serve as a hub for interprofessional health care education.
App State's Dr. JP Jameson honored for advancing rural mental health care across Western NC
Jameson receives UNC System’s 2025 James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service
Feb. 27, 2026
Dr. John Paul “JP” Jameson, App State professor of psychology, has received the 2025 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service from the UNC System Board of Governors. The award recognizes Jameson's work to improve access to quality mental health care services for rural communities across Western North Carolina.
Protecting those who protect us: App State studies the cooling limits of new firefighter gear
Dr. Caroline Smith is App State’s lead for this collaborative research with NC State
Feb. 24, 2026
App State research led by Dr. Caroline Smith, in collaboration with NC State, aims to advance firefighter safety by testing whether new moisture barriers in personal protective gear prevent overheating — a key factor in reducing firefighters’ risk of heat stroke and cardiac events. The work is supported by a $1.5 million FEMA grant.
App State honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars, students for 2025–26
Feb. 20, 2026
App State has been named a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright students and scholars for 2025–26, with three faculty and three alumni receiving a Fulbright to study, teach and/or research abroad. The university is the only master’s institution nationwide to receive the honor this year.
From 800 picture books to one: App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection
Davis teaches library courses and mentors K–12 educators throughout the region
Feb. 18, 2026
App State professor Jewel Davis read over 800 picture books to lead the selection of this year’s Caldecott Medal winner — an opportunity to elevate stories that spark a love of reading in a new generation. At App State, Davis brings her expertise directly to students, guiding future educators, librarians and storytellers.
12 App State students to study Asian markets as 2026 Holland Fellows
The 30-year-old international business fellowship will take students to Cambodia, Hong Kong and Vietnam
Feb. 12, 2026
Twelve App State students have been selected to participate in the university’s William R. Holland International Business Fellowship program, which, for the past 30 years, has provided exceptional opportunities to study the Asian business landscape. This year’s fellows will travel to Cambodia, Hong Kong and Vietnam.
National designation affirms App State’s commitment to community engagement
Feb. 10, 2026
App State has received the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, which recognizes schools that demonstrate an institutional commitment to community engagement that enriches scholarship, strengthens civic responsibility and contributes to the public good.
US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs
The 2026 US News rankings also recognize App State business, education and nursing programs
Feb. 4, 2026
App State ranks among the nation’s top schools for online education, with its App State Online bachelor’s and master’s programs recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s “2026 Best Online Programs” rankings. App State has experienced six consecutive years of online student enrollment growth.
App State’s Civic Literacy Initiative empowers students for active citizenship and dialogue across differences
Jan. 30, 2026
App State’s comprehensive, nonpartisan Civic Literacy Initiative — now in its second year — aims to foster a civically engaged and informed university community. Launched in fall 2024, the program’s key focus areas are dialogue across differences, voter participation and free speech and expression.
App State’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program accepting applications — priority deadline is Feb. 1
The hybrid program will welcome its first students this fall
Jan. 22, 2026
App State is accepting applications for its new Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner program. The part-time, hybrid program is designed for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and at least one year of work experience. Prospective students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline, Feb. 1.
App State music, theatre and dance teams collaborate to present 'Once Upon a Mattress'
The spring musical comedy is a coproduction of App State’s Department of Theatre and Dance and Hayes School of Music
Jan. 14, 2026
App State’s Department of Theatre and Dance and Hayes School of Music are collaborating to bring the musical comedy “Once Upon a Mattress” — based on the fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea” — to life for university and regional audiences. Five performances are scheduled to take place April 15–19 in Valborg Theatre on the Boone campus.
Demystifying Wine for the Next Generation [faculty featured]
The Grapevine
Jan. 7, 2026
In this Q&A, Erik Martella, a wine specialist and lecturer in App State’s Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, discusses the Wine and Fine Dining for Emerging Professionals Program — a two-day immersive initiative he created at the university. Martella reflects on what motivated the program, what today’s students are seeking from wine experiences, and how innovation in education and American viticulture can help shape a more engaged wine culture for the next generation.
App State student-athletes extend 3.0 GPA streak to 27 straight semesters
Dec. 26, 2025
App State student-athletes have extended their streak of earning a cumulative GPA over 3.0 to 27 consecutive semesters — or more than 13 years. All 17 athletic programs finished the fall 2025 semester above that mark, contributing to an overall cumulative GPA of 3.30 for all student-athletes.
In 2025, App State celebrates its 8th chancellor amid record enrollment, research growth and campus advancements
Dec. 19, 2025
App State reflects on its 126th year in higher education — one marked by new leadership under Chancellor Heather Norris, as well as record enrollment, upgrades to campus infrastructure, advances in research and innovation, a continued focus on regional resilience, campus and community arts engagement, and student-athlete success.