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App State Students Return to Bristol Motor Speedway for 10th Anniversary Race to Build
Aug 25, 2026

Appalachian State University’s construction management students are gearing up for a milestone moment as they return to Appalachia Service Project’s (ASP) 10th Anniversary Race to Build, held Sept. 16–19, 2026, during NASCAR weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Theatre and Dance Explores the Art of Noh in Japan
Aug 24, 2026

The Department of Theatre and Dance recently completed a three‑week study abroad program in Tokyo titled “The Music, Drama, and Performance of Noh.” Led by Assistant Professor of Acting and Stage Movement Elizabeth Parks, the immersive experience introduced students to one of Japan’s oldest and...

App State awards 4 grants in support of diversity, equity and inclusion research
Mar 23, 2021

Appalachian State University’s Office of Research awarded four faculty teams with a 2020 Scholarship...

John Park, App State alumnus

App State alumnus produces news to keep Kentuckians informed
Jan 21, 2021

For Appalachian State University alumnus John Park ’20, each day starts with one simple question: What’s happening in the world today...

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‘Momager’ for hire: An App State Mountaineer’s company serves young performers in LA
Jan 4, 2021

Appalachian State University alumna JoCinda Benjamin ’94 said she believes almost every successful child performer has one thing in common: a...

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Grad Student Draws on Love of Outdoors to Pursue Advanced Degree
Dec 9, 2020

By Amanda Brasier

Graduate student Sam Lee said although he was sad not to visit family, there was an upside to skipping his...

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Student Commencement Speaker Balances Athletics, Academics En Route To Journalism Career
Dec 9, 2020

By Amanda Brasier 

Realizing that covering sporting events was a potential career path was one of Kaiden Smith’s “aha” moments,...

App State Alumnus John Carter

More than 1,700 Mountaineer graduates to be recognized during App State’s virtual Fall Commencement
Dec 8, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close — a year marked by the global pandemic — Mountaineers near and far will celebrate more than 1,700 Class of...