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

 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 degr

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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

Marisa Sedlak

App State alumna Marisa Sedlak is a parks and recreation star
Apr 7, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Mountaineer Marisa Sedlak ’14 ’20 is a new parks and recreation star.

Emma Swarts

Emma Swarts shares her App State experience
Apr 6, 2021

Emma Swarts is a senior public health major from Clayton, North Carolina.

Jessica Bravo

Jessica Bravo shares her App State experience
Mar 29, 2021

Jessica Bravo is a social work major and is originally from Costa Rica.

Chesnee Sheehan

Chesnee Sheehan shares her App State experience
Mar 22, 2021

Chesnee Sheehan is a nursing major from Canton, North Carolina.

Wendy Wilt

A ‘diploma in persistence’ for this App State staff member and student
Mar 8, 2021

A ‘diploma in persistence’ for this App State staff member and student

Dr. Martie Thompson

App State names inaugural BCBS of NC Endowed Professor in Public Health
Mar 8, 2021

App State names inaugural BCBS of NC Endowed Professor in Public Health

Lindsey Turbyfill

Lindsey Turbyfill shares her App State experience
Feb 25, 2021

Lindsey Turbyfill is a senior athletic training major from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Yadkin County Community Garden

Community garden is a teaching site and source of fresh produce for WIC clients in Yadkin County
Feb 24, 2021

Ashley Beard is a student in Appalachian State University’s Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management’s Public Health Nutriti