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App State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing rank among the nation’s best for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its annual “Best Online Programs” rankings. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State Online Bachelor’s, Master’s Programs Named Among Nation's ‘Best’ for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
Feb 16, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has strengthened its standing among the nation’s best schools for online education, according to U.S. N...

CAS Corps member Dominick Bontempo is a junior biology and Spanish major from Greensboro. Photo by Lauren Gibbs.

CAS Corps Feature: Dominick Bontempo
Feb 16, 2024

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

Jen Serling and Ann Wortinger

Veterinary Technology Program Celebrates Dr. Earl H. Rippie Veterinary Nurse Leadership Scholarship Recipients
Feb 15, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Jen Serling and Ann Wortinger from the Veterinary Technology program at Appalachian State Univer...

Dr. Shea Tuberty, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Biology and director of the university's Quality Enhancement Plan.

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Shea Tuberty
Feb 15, 2024

Dr. Shea Tuberty, Professor, Department of BiologyStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Spring 2023Project: "CAS Sponsorship of the 20...

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

CAS Supports Improvements to App State Nature Preserve
Feb 14, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Following months of work, improvements to Appalachian State University's Nature Preserve are nearly complete. The efforts, supported b...

Dr. Michael Madritch, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Dr. Michael Madritch Named Dean of App State’s College of Arts and Sciences
Feb 13, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — After a national search, Dr. Michael Madritch has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Science...

Geoff Cross

SAFE Student Spotlight: Geoff Cross
Feb 13, 2024

Geoff CrossStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Spring 2023Project: "Firearm Safety: Identifying Cultural Messages for Firearm Suicid...

Boone Docs Film Festival

February 24: 3rd Annual Boone Docs Film Festival
Feb 12, 2024

3rd Annual Boone Docs Film FestivalSaturday, February 24, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.)Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (559 We...

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

February 23: Workshop & Film Screening with Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Feb 12, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — The Boone Docs Film Fest and historic Appalachian Theatre of the High Country will host Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion She...

Jessica Cory

Border Belt People: Jessica Cory Brings Awareness to Lumbee Literature
Feb 12, 2024

Jessica Cory, a lecturer at Appalachian State University, grew up hearing about the Lumbee tribe from her mother-in-law, who grew up in Robeson County...