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2024 Awards of Distinction

App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony
May 9, 2024

Appalachian State University recognized 27 students, faculty and staff at its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, honoring these Mountaineers for their commitment to excellence in serving the university and its community members. The event, held April 25, took place in the Grandview...

App State Advantage 2024

Less college debt + more lifetime earnings = the App State advantage
May 7, 2024

Is a college degree a good investment? At Appalachian State University, the answer is clear: An App State education continues to be a pathway to a better life for North Carolinians, paving the way for higher wages and greater opportunities.

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Appalachian Theatre and Dance Professor Honored in New York City: Venerable Drama Book Shop Hosts Book Signing by Dr. Ray Miller
May 3, 2024

A "quintessential New York institution" was the ideal location for a book-signing by noted High Country author Dr. Ray Miller, who autographed first edition copies of his latest publication, "Dance on the American Musical Theatre Stage: A History."

Appalachian State University was named a finalist in this year’s Race to Zero competition. Pictured at an awards ceremony are Tom Kenney, left, director of the Housing Innovation Research Lab, Appalachian graduate students Brad Painting, Lena Burkett and Chase Ambler, and Sam Rashkin, chief architect of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office. (Photo submitted)

Race to Zero Team Named a Finalist in National Competition
Apr 21, 2015

Appalachian State University's Race to Zero team was named one of five finalists in the national Race to Zero competition held April 18-20. A...

A five-member team from Appalachian State University’s ROTC program won the 1st Lt. Frank B. Walkup IV Cup at the annual Mountain Man Memorial March held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Team members are Jacob Lay, left, McCarthy Shelton, Dylan Coveney, William Hintz and John Simpson. (Photo submitted)

ROTC Cadet Team Wins 8th Annual Mountain Man March
Apr 21, 2015

Cadets and officers from Appalachian State University's ROTC program participated in this year's Mountain Man Memorial March held April 11 in...

The Smith Gallery Presents: PROM? The BFA Senior Studio Exhibition for Spring 2015
Mar 31, 2015

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents PROM? the BFA Senior Studio Exhibition for Spring 2015. The exhibition is on...

ASU ROTC Cadets Active in Community Service in Recent Weeks
Mar 13, 2015

Appalachian State University's ROTC Cadets are active in community service events throughout the year, in addition to maintaining academic...

Smith Gallery Presents: Net Works: Jodi and the Early Days of Internet and Game Mods, A lecture by Cary Levine
Feb 11, 2015

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents a lecture on contemporary art by Dr. Cary Levine on Thursday, February 12th at 6:30PM...

Changes within the College of Fine and Applied Arts present new opportunities for faculty and students
Feb 6, 2015

In response to trends in education and professional industries and student and faculty needs, The College of Fine and Applied Arts is pleased to...

Campus and Local Community Assistance Sought for 24-Hour Play Festival

Campus and Local Community Assistance Sought for 24-Hour Play Festival
Jan 27, 2015

Are you interested in helping Appalachian State University students write, rehearse and perform a play in 24 hours? Five campus clubs are...

Momentum Dance Showcase

Momentum Dance Showcase January 23 and 24
Jan 22, 2015

Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will present the 2015 Momentum Dance Showcase Jan. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the...

McCorkindale Selected as PRSSA National Faculty Adviser
Jan 5, 2015

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has announced that Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, has been elected to a two-year term as...