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Gracie Bullington named App State Student Teacher of the Year
May 3, 2024
Gracie Bullington was named the 2023-24 App State Student Teacher of the Year. She will be considered for the state level award this fall. Bullington graduated from App State in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in history/social studies education, and she is currently working toward a master’s degree in history with a concentration in teaching. Eight other student teachers were named finalists for the App State Student Teacher of the Year Award. They were: Adam Caliri, Carmen Cerrito, Madison Goodwin, Nadine Jallal, Caroline Jenkins, Bryson May, Rylie Spencer and Julienne Swaringen.
Less college debt + more lifetime earnings = the App State advantage
April 30, 2024
An App State education paves the way for higher wages and greater opportunities. Mountaineers graduate with lower student loan debt than their statewide and national peers and make median lifetime earnings of half a million more than North Carolinians without degrees.
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.
Inside recycling at App State — how waste is transformed into sustainable solutions
April 22, 2024
Do you know where your recycling is going? Learn about the end uses for recycled products and compost at App State and the many impacts of campus recycling efforts.
App State, Blue Cross NC partner to expand outreach programs for aging adults
April 16, 2024
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has donated $320,000 in support of App State’s Aging Well program, which equips adults to successfully navigate the aging process through educational programming, health screenings and other resources.
New system provides roadmap of college credit for military experience
NC’s public universities — including App State — offer thousands of academic course equivalencies for military occupations and training
April 8, 2024
The UNC System Military Equivalency System contains thousands of equivalencies between military occupations and training and academic courses at the 16 universities in the UNC System.
App State earns 15th consecutive Military Friendly School designation, ranked a top 10 school for 2024–25
The university also received a top 10 Military Spouse Friendly School designation
March 27, 2024
Appalachian State University has been designated a 2024–25 Military Friendly® School by VIQTORY, marking the 15th consecutive year the university has received the honor. App State once again received a top 10 ranking from the organization.
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.
App State extends 2024–25 undergraduate enrollment deadline until May 15
March 22, 2024
Appalachian State University will extend its 2024–25 academic year undergraduate enrollment deadline by two weeks, until May 15, to provide students with more time to make decisions amid delays affecting financial aid offers.
App State’s next Quality Enhancement Plan will equip students for tomorrow’s careers
‘Pathways to Resilience’ QEP to launch this fall
March 19, 2024
Beginning in fall 2024, Appalachian State University will initiate a new, five-year Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) designed to help prepare students to address climate resilience needs and opportunities across multiple disciplines, equipping them for the careers of tomorrow.
Fortune ranks App State 7th in nation for 2025 ‘Best Master’s in Data Science’
University’s applied data analytics program also recognized among the most affordable in the nation
March 7, 2024
App State has been ranked 7th in the nation by Fortune magazine in its list of “Best Master’s in Data Science" programs for 2025. The university was recognized for its Master of Science in applied data analytics program, offered by the Walker College of Business.
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
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.

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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.
App State Gospel Choir uplifts campus and local community through song
Feb. 26, 2024
For nearly 50 years, the App State Gospel Choir has been uplifting the campus community through song in the Black religious tradition. According to alumni, the choir is a vehicle for cultural expression and a welcoming family that provides a sense of home.
App State MSN alum awarded first place in graduate research category by Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association
Feb. 21, 2024
Steven Cuzmenco ’23 was awarded first place in the Graduate Capstone category by the Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) for his thesis “Registered Nurses’ Perception of Plant-Based Dietary Patterns: Self-Efficacy, Health Beliefs and Behaviors.” His abstract will be published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, and he is invited to present his findings at the PCNA’s annual cardiovascular symposium in April in Orlando.
App State partners with Mebane Charitable Foundation to improve literacy in the High Country and Catawba Valley
Feb. 21, 2024
The Mebane Charitable Foundation has donated $100,000 to App State to expand reading assistance services for K–3 students in Watauga and Catawba counties.
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.