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The 3-year-old pictured uses an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. Photo submitted

3-year-old finds his voice through App State’s Communication Disorders Clinic
Jul 17, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBOONE, N.C. — “How do you thank someone for giving your child his voice?” This question comes from the mother of a 3-year-old wh...

Ashley Shapiro

Ashley Shapiro's path to Occupational Therapy
Jul 15, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBoone, N.C. — Ashley Shapiro graduated from Appalachian State University in 2011 with a degree in psychology and a minor in Spanish....

Tess Ortiz

BSN Graduate is recognized for her commitment to high quality care
Jul 14, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBoone, NC — Tess Ortiz, who graduated from Appalachian State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, ...

Lynn Heinmuller Fisher

App State alumna makes the best of disasters and emergencies
Jun 10, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — For Appalachian State University alumna Lynn Heinmuller Fisher ’97, making the best out of the worst is a professional calling. Fish...

Yancey Luft

Yancey Luft awarded The Cone Health Nursing Excellence Award
Jun 8, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBoone, N.C. — Yancey Luft graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Appalachian State University. Si...

Megan Campany

Megan Campany chooses Mayo Clinic for medical school
Jun 3, 2020

By Audrey GurkinBoone, N.C. — When Megan Campany chose Appalachian State for her undergraduate degree, she was one of those students who knew what s...

Fulbright Austria Scholars

App State’s Fulbright scholars foster international connections despite global pandemic
Jun 1, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Many of Appalachian State University’s 2019–20 Fulbright scholars were overseas when the COVID-19 pandemic began, requir...

Welcome

Welcome to our newest faculty members
May 28, 2020

By Marie HuffBoone, N.C. — Beginning a new career in academia is always exciting. Whether you are freshly tasseled and hooded with a few extra lette...

Innovation Scholars

2020 winners announced for Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State
May 19, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Five winning entries by Appalachian State University faculty and staff have been announced for the 2020 Chancellor’s Innovation...

Leon Levine Hall

Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences achieves Silver LEED certification
May 13, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, which opened in 2018, has achieved Silver LEED (Leadership ...