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4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
Jul 16, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the Grandview Ballroo...

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Statewide agreement links NC community colleges to App State health sciences program
Jul 16, 2026

Appalachian State University has partnered with the North Carolina Community College System on a new statewide articulation agreement for health-relat...

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Students and Faculty Teach 1,500 Students at Local Schools about Nutrition
May 15, 2026

By Amanda Mlekush  Over the past year, more than 1,500 students in nine local schools received food and nutrition education from App State studen...

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A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next
May 14, 2026

 Appalachian State University celebrated the achievements of more than 4,300 graduates — the largest graduating class in university history —...

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Record 240 student innovators take center stage at App State’s 29th annual research and creativity showcase
May 14, 2026

A record number of student innovators demonstrated how their research can make a difference — in the region and beyond — at Appalachian State Univ...

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HCM Student Presents Cybersecurity Research at National Conference
May 13, 2026

Recent App State graduate Jessica Plantamura, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management, presented her honors thesis research “An...

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29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 6, 2026

Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, recognizing the...

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App State honors faculty research to improve lives and longevity across the region
May 6, 2026

Appalachian State University faculty members Dr. Martie Thompson and Dr. Jeffrey McBride — both of whom have spent years working to strengthen the h...

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

 By Amanda Mlekush The Beaver College of Health Sciences honored 29 students representing its 19 undergraduate and graduate programs at its ...

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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 perspective on emergen...