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3 App State graduate students win $25,000 award in sustainable business pitch competition
June 1, 2023
Three App State graduate students won a $25,000 prize in EnergyTech’s annual business pitch competition. The event has teams identify a promising energy technology, assess its market potential and pitch a strategy for commercialization of the product to a panel of judges.
App State honors campus, community champions of diversity, equity and inclusion
4 individuals, 1 regional team receive 2023 Inclusive Excellence Awards
May 31, 2023
Four members of the campus and local community, as well as a team from Mount Airy City Schools, are the recipients of App State’s 2023 Inclusive Excellence Awards, which recognize individuals’ active, intentional and ongoing commitment to inclusive excellence.
App State earns designation as a Top 10 Military Friendly School for 2023–24
May 26, 2023
App State has been designated as a Military Friendly School for the 14th consecutive year, ranking among the top 10 in the large public schools category for the 2023–24 academic year.
Over 3,600 App State graduates earn degrees at Spring 2023 Commencement
May 16, 2023
Appalachian State University conferred degrees to over 3,600 students during its 2023 Spring Commencement ceremonies, held May 12 and 13 at the Holmes Convocation Center.
At App State lab schools, empowered teachers foster supportive classrooms for K–5 students
Enrollment open now through August
May 15, 2023
App State operates two lab schools — one in Walkertown and one in Elkin — where K–5 students can gain an education in a nontraditional classroom setting. Learn more about lab schools and their innovative approaches to teaching.
At App State, sustainable purchasing is a collective effort — and a key climate strategy
May 12, 2023
App State continues to implement its sustainable purchasing initiative as part of the university’s Climate Action Plan, which guides App State’s progress toward climate neutrality. Sustainable purchasing is the practice of buying goods that mitigate negative effects on human health and the environment.
Dave by the Bell: What’s next, graduate?
May 11, 2023
In this podcast episode, University Communications’ Dave Blanks roams App State’s Boone campus in search of soon-to-be graduates. Listen along as he asks them about their plans for the future and what App State degree they’re taking with them.
App State Walker College of Business, MBA named ‘bests’ for 2022–23, 2023–24
The Princeton Review, U.S. News, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine affirm App State’s position as a business education leader
May 8, 2023
The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine have named App State’s Walker College of Business and its Master of Business Administration program among the best in the nation, Southeast and world for 2022–23 and 2023–24.
App State digital textbook rentals boast 99% participation rate, save students $5M in 2022–23
University wins national award for its e-book programming
May 5, 2023
Since its launch in 2021, App State’s award-winning digital textbook rental system — one of the first of its kind in the nation — has been utilized by 99% of the student population. The program has saved students over $5 million in the past academic year.
App State’s iBackAPP raises nearly $1.75 million, setting new record in 10th year
Funds to support more than 200 university programs
May 4, 2023
App State’s 10th annual iBackAPP giving celebration raised a record amount of funds — nearly $1.75 million — to support more than 200 university programs. Donors from across the country gave gifts, with 42 states and 16 alumni chapters represented during the event.
App State students unveil new solar array near State Farm Road
May 3, 2023
App State’s student-led Renewable Energy Initiative hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 14 for the university’s new State Farm solar array, which has the capacity to collect data and provide performance updates. The 100-kilowatt array is visible from the Boone Greenway Trail.
App State alumnus Jamie Harris, CFO of RXO, gives 64th Boyles Lecture at Schaefer Center
May 1, 2023
Jamie Harris ’84, chief financial officer of RXO, delivered the 64th Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished Lecture at App State’s Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on April 20. His lecture was titled “Lessons in Leadership: Baseball to Business.”
App State honors 14 students, faculty and staff at inaugural Awards of Distinction ceremony
April 28, 2023
App State held its inaugural Awards of Distinction ceremony April 27 on the Boone campus, honoring 14 students, faculty and staff for their commitment to excellence in serving the university and its community members.
Appalachian Outdoorosity: Inclusive Health
April 18, 2023
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, professor in App State’s Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews Lauren Moody, who shares the outdoor activities she enjoyed while a student at App State — including her love of backpacking — and how to make the great outdoors an inclusive space for all. Moody has since graduated from App State, earning her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.

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Technology, records, lore tell Boone story [faculty featured]
Wilkes Journal-Patriot
April 12, 2023
Dr. Ellen Cowan and Keith Seramur, husband and wife and professors in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, searched for evidence of the long-purported Daniel Boone cabin site in Beaver Creek using remote sensing devices. App State seniors and environmental geology majors, Ben Mapes of Morganton and Michael Medlin of Jamestown, assisted with the research.
Appalachian Outdoorosity: Gaining Confidence in the Outdoors
April 11, 2023
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Becki Battista, a professor in App State's Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, interviews Heidi Campbell of App State's Counseling & Psychological Services Center and Katie Whitley — now with Wake Forest University Counseling Center — about their experiences and advice on how to gain confidence outdoors.

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Appalachian Outdoorosity: Dressing for the Cold (Part 2)
March 15, 2023
Dr. Joy James, a professor in recreation management, talks cold weather adventures with two outdoor experts on this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity. Bob Riddle and Valerie Kankiewicz share their perspectives on the best way to prepare for and thrive in the chilliest of outdoor scenarios. Ice climbing, sweating in the snow, David Hasselhoff and last but certainly not least The Legend of the Traveling Jorts all await you! So, come on in! The water is ice.

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6 App State students earn Beaver Scholarship for 2022–23
The scholars, all from NC, are committed to improving health care — in the High Country and beyond
March 10, 2023
For the 2022–23 academic year, App State has awarded its Beaver Scholarship to six North Carolina students who are committed to improving health care in the region — and beyond. They are among 38 students who have received the scholarship since its establishment in 2019.