Educating for life.
The Beaver College of Health Sciences prepares well-educated and highly qualified professionals, conducts innovative research, and promotes community engagement to improve people's health - physically, emotionally and socially.
The Beaver College of Health Sciences strives to be the preeminent and most comprehensive academic center for health professions in western North Carolina. The college prides itself on innovation and collaboration in education, scholarship and service that produces high quality graduates, attracts superior faculty and staff, and transforms health and quality of life for the communities we serve.
News & Events
Giving back
Aug 9, 2017
College was something Leah Bouchard knew from a very young age she was expected to do. More so, it was something she knew she wanted to do. &nbs...
Mary Sheryl Horine makes her 'playground' a healthier, happier place to play
Aug 4, 2017
Mary Sheryl Horine grew up at Appalachian State University - literally. Her father was a professor at Appalachian State University and her home was ad...
N. Travis Triplett elected as first female President of National Strength and Conditioning Association
Aug 2, 2017
N. Travis Triplett, Ph.D., Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Strength and Conditioning Concentrations for the Exercise Science Bachelo...
High Country Half Marathon announces new route for August 26, 2017 race
Jul 12, 2017
Caption: High Country Triple Crown participant Carol Cook of Sugar Grove finishes The Cub. All proceeds from the race series benefit Girls on the Run ...
Healthy Connections
College of Health Sciences named for alumnus
The College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has been named for an Appalachian alumnus and pioneer in the health care industry – Donald C. Beaver of Conover.
See the Future
Beaver College of Health Sciences New Building
BCHS new building set to open August 2018
Follow our progress - view a live stream of the construction site!