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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 29th annual ...

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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 2026 Article of the Year.

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Future Healthcare Executives Club Tours Cone Health Greensboro
Nov 13, 2025

A group of students from the Future Healthcare Executives club and Dr.

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Caught on camera: Global study finds mammal species defying nocturnal and diurnal labels
Nov 11, 2025

Nocturnal, diurnal — or something different?

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App State Announces Free Nov. 13 Screening of Award-Winning Documentary About Solo Rural Doctor Caring for Community
Nov 4, 2025

App State is hosting a free documentary screening of The Only Doctor, an award-winning film chronicling the story of Dr.

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College Inducts Seven Leaders At 2025 Trillium Society Event
Oct 21, 2025

The App State Beaver College of Health Sciences inducted seven health and wellness leaders into the college’s fourth annual Trillium Society

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App State’s Jennifer Schroeder Tyson named 2025 Sun Belt Conference Faculty Member of the Year
Oct 20, 2025

Jennifer Schroeder Tyson ’07, research assistant professor in the Department of Public Health&

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App State To Present Free ALS Documentary Premiere “Stitching Strength” in Boone on Oct. 31
Oct 1, 2025

App State’s Beaver College of Health Sciences is sponsoring a special premiere of Stitching Str...

Answering the call: How the Appalachian Medical Reserve Corps supported the Helene response
Sep 18, 2025

The day after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, 911 operators in Watauga and surrounding counties received thousands of calls...