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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...

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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...

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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 29th annual Celebration of Student Research an...

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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 Health's 20...

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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 Growing Well High Country Developmental Clinic, children experiencing developmental delays â...

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Two App State Kinesiology Students Recognized For Research At Regional Conference
Mar 20, 2026

By Amanda Mlekush Two App State Kinesiology students received recognition for the quality of their research at the Southeastern American College ...

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Research gets a POWERFUL grip on longer life
Mar 20, 2026

By Bret YagerWhat can your grip strength reveal about your health and longevity prospects? A lot more than is commonly realized, say App State researc...