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ROTC Commissioning 2025

Twelve Mountaineer Battalion Cadets to Commission as U.S. Army Officers
Apr 30, 2026

Twelve senior cadets from Appalachian State University’s Mountaineer Battalion will take the oath of office and commission as second lieutenants in the United States Army during a ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Grandview Ballroom at the North End Zone of Kidd Brewer...

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Summer Dance Series Returns to App State! Free Dance Classes throughout June
Apr 29, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates the return of its popular Summer Dance Series (SDS) of free community classes, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. during June in the department’s Varsity Gym dance studios....

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Transforming Futures: Appalachian State University's Furniture Design Program
Aug 20, 2024

Appalachian State University's Furniture Design program isn't just about crafting beautiful pieces—it's about transforming futures. With a tight-...

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App State students settle into Boone campus residence halls for fall 2024
Aug 16, 2024

What started as a quiet Tuesday morning on Aug. 13 turned into a day of bustling excitement as first-year and returning Mountaineer students...

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Trailblazing Success: Anna Zanetti’s Journey from App State to The Nature Conservancy
Aug 13, 2024

In the realm of environmental conservation, there exists a luminary whose brilliance shines —Anna Zanetti, an Appalachian State University alumna...

2024 Team Sunergy

App State’s student solar vehicle team races to podium finish in cross-country challenge
Aug 7, 2024

Appalachian State University’s student-led, interdisciplinary solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, achieved a podium finish after a strong...

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App State receives first major private donation for Wey Hall renovation project
Aug 5, 2024

Appalachian State University has received a $300,000 commitment from Luke Walling, entrepreneur and founder of Temprano Techvestors in Newton,...

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Appalachian State University Supports Sustainable Agriculture Education & Hosts Carolina Meat Conference
Jul 24, 2024

The Carolina Meat Conference is a biennial event that brings together hundreds of attendees from across the nation. Organized by NC Choices, an...

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A Summer of Dramaturgy: Professor Gina Grandi's NYU Experience with Theatre for Young Audiences
Jul 23, 2024

This summer, the historic Provincetown Playhouse at NYU once again buzzed with the creativity and excitement of theatre as Professor Gina Grandi...