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Appalachian State University's 12th Annual iBackAPP Day of Giving will be held for 24 hours on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Support the App State College of Arts and Sciences during iBackAPP 2025
Feb 28, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's 12th Annual iBackAPP Day of Giving will be held for 24 hours on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The App State ...

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris

Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University
Feb 27, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named chancellor of Appalachian State University, effective March 1. University of North Carolina ...

Sam J. Massey

Oh, the places you will go!: Sociology graduate success and advice
Feb 26, 2025

App State sociology offers a research-driven, impact-focused curriculum that prepares our students for success. Don't just take our word for it. ...

AppDocs will host a Student Pitch Competition on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. in the Greenbriar Theatre in the Plemmons Student Union.

March 19: Student Pitch Competition
Feb 25, 2025

AppDocs Student Pitch CompetitionWednesday, March 19, 2025, 5-7 p.m.Greenbriar Theatre, Plemmons Student Union[Add to Calendar] [View on Engage]BOONE,...

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce its recent selection as a member of the National Park Service (NPS) 21st Century Conservation Service Corps.

App State renews partnership with National Park Service 21st Century Conservation Service Corps
Feb 21, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is pleased to announce its recent selection as a member of the National Park Service (NPS) 21st Century C...

Jane Grimson Medal of Excellence awardee Savannah Devine

Savannah Devine '22 awarded Jane Grimson Medal of Excellence
Feb 16, 2025

Research Ireland has awarded the prestigious Jane Grimson Medal of Excellence to UCD PhD candidate Savannah Devine....

App State students are pictured in a fermentation sciences lab on the Boone campus, working under the direction of Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo, associate professor and research mentor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production
Feb 16, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has received a Research Activity Designation of Research 2 from the Carnegie Classification of Institutio...

Dr. Brett Taubman, professor and director of the Fermentation Sciences program at Appalachian State University

Dr. Brett Taubman featured on Appalachian Excellence podcast
Feb 13, 2025

On this episode of Appalachian Excellence, we explore the fascinating world of fermentation with Dr. Brett Taubman, professor and director of the Ferm...

Sarah Ulrich '24 (left) and Dr. Maggie Sugg (right) are co-authors of a new paper published in the high-impact scientific journal The Lancet Regional Health - Americas.

Sarah Ulrich '24 and Dr. Maggie Sugg publish study in The Lancet
Feb 10, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Sarah Ulrich '24, an alumna of the graduate geography program, is the lead author of a new paper published in the high-impact scientif...

Brian Harnetty

March 5-6: Brian Harnetty
Feb 7, 2025

Brian Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist who works with archives and communities to foster social change. He creates sonic encounters cente...