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Exercise Science Students Place Fifth In Regional Jeopardy-Style Competition
Mar 5, 2025

A team of five Beaver College of Health Sciences undergraduate students recently attended the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Confe...

App State Hosts 3rd Annual Nutrition Summit Featuring Panel Discussion With Nutrition Experts on April 4 in Boone
Mar 3, 2025

The Appalachian State University’s Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management will host its third annual Nutrition Summit on Friday, April 4...

Dr. Joy James from App State recently worked with the park service in Pueblo Bonito in New Mexico.

App State renews partnership with National Park Service 21st Century Conservation Service Corps
Feb 25, 2025

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce its recent selection as a member of the National Park Service (NPS) 21st Century Conservation...

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Hugh Chatham Health partners with App State to help local nurses complete bachelor’s degrees
Feb 3, 2025

ELKIN, N.C. — Hugh Chatham Health (HCH) has partnered with Appalachian State University’s Nursing program to provide the healt...

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Beaver College of Health Sciences Welcomes New Associate Dean Dr. Adam Hege
Jan 28, 2025

By Amanda Mlekush In December, the Beaver College of Health Sciences welcomed Dr. Adam Hege, associate professor of Public Health, as its associa...

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College Grows Grants and Award Funding to $6.2 Million Over the Past Two Years
Jan 28, 2025

By Amanda MlekushThe Beaver College of Health Sciences is expanding its grants and contracts support team as the college continues to garner additiona...

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NC SHAPE Names Dr. Brooke Towner 2024 Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Jan 28, 2025

By Amanda Mlekush NC Shape, a statewide organization representing athletics, health, physical education, recreation, dance and sport management p...

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BCHS Faculty Member Receives 2024 Excellence In Academic Advising Award
Jan 28, 2025

By Amanda Mlekush As an undergraduate student at App State majoring in Exercise Science, Jared Skinner remembers the impact and interest faculty ...

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Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
Dec 17, 2024

Appalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination of thei...

Dr. Amber Welborn, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Nursing, led a group of students who volunteered to sort medical supplies to be delivered via aircraft at the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport. Pictured from left to right in the back row are Welborn, senior nursing major Jesse Gargis, senior exercise science major Noah Foy, senior nursing major Caitlyn Moore, senior nursing major Ella Pyatt and senior nursing major Eli Dowler. Shown from left to right in the front row are senior

App State students, faculty and staff volunteered to help neighbors after Hurricane Helene
Dec 16, 2024

Hurricane Helene left a lasting impact on the High Country when it hit on Sept. 27, causing widespread and unprecedented flooding, landslides, power a...