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Appalachian Today: Episode 2
Nov. 6, 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: New renovations, services and staff positions at Campus Dining facilities that prioritize access, nutrition and sustainability; App State’s Mountaineer Medics program, in which students gain career experience in emergency medical services (EMS) while supporting campus events; Ask a Mountaineer — a new mentoring and networking platform that connects students and alumni for career guidance and professional development; App State Police’s introduction of two new Tesla patrol cars in its transition to an electric fleet; and the history behind the word Appalachian and its pronunciations, as explored by App State professor Dr. Sandra Ballard.

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App State Homecoming celebrates past, present and future Mountaineers
Take a look back at App State in 1973, in 1998 and at Homecoming 2023
Nov. 1, 2023
This feature takes a look back at App State 50 and 25 years ago, in 1973 and 1998. App State celebrated Homecoming 2023 with a week of festivities held Oct. 23–29. Events included the Homecoming Parade, football game and APPtoberfest.
8 App State students awarded Fleming Scholarship for 2023–24
Oct. 28, 2023
Eight first-year students at App State have been named recipients of the Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship. The scholarship, now in its ninth year, is a merit-based award designed to support students from underrepresented populations.
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App State launches new platform connecting students with alumni
Oct. 27, 2023
App State has launched Ask a Mountaineer, a new program that helps Mountaineers connect for career advice and networking. The online platform allows students and alumni to submit questions that are then shared with alumni who have relevant experience.
Mountaineer Medics program enriches App State student experience and supports campus events
Oct. 25, 2023
Through the new program, students with EMT credentials work part time to provide basic life support services to the App State Community, building professional experience in public safety and health care settings while reducing the demands on community resources during large events.
App State's dining upgrades prioritize access, nutrition and sustainability
Oct. 23, 2023
App State Campus Dining has renovated its All Access locations at Roess Dining Hall and Trivette Hall. Students, faculty and staff can enjoy new menus, and several updates have been made for a more inclusive dining experience for those with dietary restrictions.
Appalachian Today: Episode 1
Oct. 2, 2023
On this episode of the Appalachian Today podcast, University Communications’ Dave Blanks provides a quick rundown of some of the latest news stories available at today.appstate.edu — App State’s official news and events website. Story topics include: a National Council on Aging grant awarded to App State’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services to improve flu and COVID-19 vaccine rates among older adults across Western N.C.; the 10 first-year students named recipients of the 2023–24 Chancellor’s Scholarship; the sixth academy class of App State’s Police Officer Development Program; the five-year anniversary of App State’s mobile earth and environmental science lab, known as the Geobago; and national publications' recognition of App State as a “best” and “top” school for 2023–24.

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10 first-year App State students named Chancellor’s Scholars for 2023–24
Sep. 26, 2023
Ten first-year students have joined the App State Community as Chancellor’s Scholars for the 2023–24 academic year. The Chancellor’s Scholarship is App State’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship — it has been awarded for 39 years.
App State’s Police Development Program celebrates its 6th academy class
Sep. 25, 2023
The sixth class of App State’s Appalachian Police Academy is composed of 24 graduates who are now sworn North Carolina police officers. To date, the academy has trained 120 sworn police officers.
From App State to Asheboro, Geobago brings hands-on education to K–12 students across North Carolina
Mobile science lab celebrates 5 years on the road
Sep. 25, 2023
App State’s Geobago has been in operation for five years and continues to bring hands-on science activities to K–12 students in Western North Carolina and beyond. The mobile classroom is one of the many outreach programs run by the GES Department.
App State celebrates 124 years of history with Founders Day festivities
Sep. 21, 2023
App State celebrated its sixth annual Founders Day on Sept. 7 to commemorate the first day of classes held in 1899 at Watauga Academy. Events included the Founders Day ceremony and a poster exhibit and lecture on this year’s theme of innovation, resilience and sustainability.
Service to school: The student veteran experience
The Appalachian
Sep. 20, 2023
App State was named a 2023-24 Military Friendly School for the 14th consecutive year, ranking No. 9 out of more than 1,800 participating universities. This feature in The Appalachian highlights how App State continues to work to create a welcoming and accommodating community for student veterans, active-duty service members and military dependents.
20 App State students develop professional skills through SECU Foundation internships
Sep. 17, 2023
The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Public Fellows Internship Program, funded by the SECU Foundation, afforded 20 App State students the opportunity to complete internships over the 2023 spring and summer terms.
5 award-winning authors to take part in App State’s fall 2023 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
The authors will share their work, give talks on the craft of writing
Sep. 12, 2023
This fall, App State will host three esteemed 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.
21,253 Mountaineers enroll at App State for fall 2023 — largest enrollment in school history
This year’s student body broke enrollment records for first-year, online and underrepresented students
Sep. 8, 2023
For fall 2023, App State enrolls 21,253 students — the largest enrollment of Mountaineers in school history. This year’s student body is the most diverse to date and comprises the largest first-year and online student populations in App State’s 124-year history.
Health, Wellness and Safety Week connects App State students with campus, community resources
Annual Health, Wellness and Safety Festival takes place Sept. 13 on Sanford Mall
Sep. 7, 2023
App State’s Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides students with opportunities to connect with health, wellness and safety resources — on and off campus. The annual Health, Wellness and Safety Festival will take place on Sanford Mall on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Learn more about the AppState-ALERT emergency messaging system
The system provides students, faculty and staff with real-time updates during campus emergencies. Register separately for venue-specific safety alerts for large campus events.
Sep. 1, 2023
App State’s 24/7 emergency messaging system, AppState-ALERT, provides timely information to students, faculty and staff in the event of a campus emergency. Anyone, including the public, can monitor emergency information at appstatealert.com.
Meet Officer Greene and Officer Mitzi: The second K-9 team to join App State Police
Aug. 25, 2023
The police department at App State has welcomed a second team to its K-9 unit: Officer Tylor Greene, who joined App State Police in 2016, and Officer Mitzi, a chocolate Labrador retriever with a specialization in explosives detection and tracking.