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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

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Recreation Management faculty helps secure grant funding for local park
Oct 8, 2015

Recreation Management senior lecturer Kristian Jackson and Boone Area Cyclists were awarded a $10,000 grant from the KEEN Effect Grant Program to...

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Beaver College of Health Sciences to host employee health fair
Oct 2, 2015

BOONE- The Beaver College of Health Sciences will hold the "Harvest Your Health" employee health fair on Friday, October 30 from 8:30 am to 2:30...

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Physical Education professor named teacher of the year by state association
Sep 15, 2015

Professor of Physical Education Teacher Education Scott Townsend was selected as the 2015 College/University Physical Education Teacher of the...

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High Country Half Marathon draws near
Aug 19, 2015

BOONE—The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS) in the Appalachian State University Be

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Registration for Girls on the Run begins August 10
Aug 19, 2015

BOONE—Local girls in grades 3 through 8 are invited to participate in Girls on the Run of the High Country (GOTR-HC).

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Communication Sciences and Disorders professor receives research and teaching award
Aug 18, 2015

Assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Dr.

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Beaver College of Health Sciences receives grant to expand rural healthcare
Jul 24, 2015

BOONE—The Beaver College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has received a $175,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to

Recent update to Communication Disorders Clinic means improved care for patients and community

Recent update to Communication Disorders Clinic means improved care for patients and community
May 18, 2015

BOONE- A technological upgrade to the Charles E. and Geneva S.

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Reducing the growth rate of costs and developing regional care networks are key to improving health care, says Community Care of North Carolina president
Apr 29, 2015

BOONE- National health care reform in the United States is a widely discussed current topic, but Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC)...