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College Honors 29 Students at 2026 Awards Event
Apr 30, 2026

 By Amanda Mlekush 

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App State Mountaineer Medics gain international perspective on emergency care
Apr 27, 2026

This spring, student and staff members of Appalachian State University’s Mountaineer Medics gained an international

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The rhythm of language: App State student-led music therapy bolsters preschool speech program
Apr 13, 2026

Young voices are finding the rhythm of language this semester at Appalachian State, where a new clinical partnership integrates music therapy directly into the ...

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App State’s annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors is April 22
Apr 9, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Office of Student Research is set to host App State’s

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App State collaboration earns top honor from Journal of Rural Health
Apr 6, 2026

A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural

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Growing Well: App State clinic expands access to specialized pediatric care in NC’s High Country
Mar 30, 2026

With the opening of Appalachian State University’s Gr

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$500K Golden LEAF Foundation funding equips nursing simulation lab at App State Hickory
Mar 19, 2026

Appalachian State University has been awarded $500,000 in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation, which supports the establishment of a nursing...

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App State’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program accepting applications — priority deadline is Feb. 1
Jan 22, 2026

Appalachian State University is accepting applications for its new ...