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Chancellor Heather Norris

Over 4,000 App State grads set to innovate, embrace new challenges and better their communities
May 17, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Thousands of graduates, each with their own unique stories, crossed the stage at Appalachian State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11, equipped with degrees that empower them to better their lives, North Carolina communities and the world...

Ghana App Today

Faculty at App State and Ghanaian university explore sustainable solutions for rural communities
May 14, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — For several years, faculty at Appalachian State University and the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, Ghana, have collaborated on applied research and training to foster sustainable development in rural communities.

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...

"Cromulent" chair

Appalachian State University student brings home top honors in annual furniture design competition
Mar 11, 2019

Industrial design senior John Lalevee has been named the winner of the Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library's 2019 design competition for his "...

Student dancers

Department of Theatre and Dance hosts Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble March 20–24
Mar 7, 2019

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes the first days of spring with its annual Spring Appalachian Dance...

IDEX students presenting ideas

LIFE Village funds collaboration with Appalachian to design homes for adults with autism
Mar 7, 2019

After the successful completion of an off-the-shelf tiny home for nonprofit LIFE Village Inc.

IDEX students working

IDEXlab Teams Named Finalists for 2019 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge
Mar 4, 2019

On February 27, two teams of IDEXlab students from Appalachian State University were selected as...

Chefs visit farm

Expanded partnership increases access to sustainable food on Appalachian’s campus
Mar 1, 2019

To grow the campus farm-to-dining hall partnership, expand the amount of local food available to students, faculty and staff, Appalachian State...

2018 New Play Festival performance

Appalachian’s Playcrafters presents “New Play Festival” March 14 – 16
Feb 28, 2019

Appalachian State University’s Playcrafters, a student organization affiliated with the Department of Theatre and Dance, will present their 2019...

Students view exhibition

A growing learning community: Climate Stories Collaborative at Appalachian teaches students and faculty alike
Feb 28, 2019

Sustainability has long been a core value shared by faculty, staff and students at Appalachian State University. In the Goodnight Family...

Ben Sessoms

Appalachian senior selected to join Carnegie-Knight News21 Investigation into Disaster Recovery
Feb 25, 2019

Senior Benjamin Sessoms has been selected to participate in an investigation into disaster recovery this summer, a project headed by Arizona...

Student designs

Appalachian students take top honors in annual design competition
Feb 22, 2019

Appalachian State University industrial design students Hannah Eckersley and Michael Nelson were recently crowned the 2018 winners of Doug...

Students at talent pipeline

Appalachian communication students offered jobs after attending national talent event
Feb 15, 2019

Two students in Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication have obtained work thanks to a trip to a national networking event...