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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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Three Faculty Selected To Chancellor’s Academy Share Insights On Leadership
Sep 9, 2022

Three members of the Beaver College of Health Sciences faculty have been invited to participate in the Chancellor's Academic Development Leadersh
Will Adams, PhD, ATC, FACSM
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Beaver College of Health Sciences Announces College Award Recipients
Aug 31, 2022

The Beaver College of Health Sciences recently held its opening meeting at Levine Hall, and announced recipients of its 2022 faculty and staff...

App State’s Lauren Sims, a speech-language pathology graduate student from Monroe, center in foreground, provides young students with directions for an activity in App State’s summer 2022 language and reading literacy program. The program, held as part of a summer literacy program offered at the Boone United Methodist Church, pairs healthy snack preparation and sampling with a speech-language pathology curriculum to help children improve their language and literacy skills. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Local youth snack their way to improved language, literacy skills through App State summer program
Aug 24, 2022

“Who doesn’t love snacks?” asks Karalee Cole, a speech-language pathologist and clinical educator in the ...

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Sarah Donovan, senior lecturer in the Department of Social Work

5 faculty teams awarded 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation grants for projects at App State
Jul 26, 2022

 The 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars have been announced, with five teams of Appalachian State University faculty receiving up to

BCHS Announces 2022 Awards
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Group of students listen to a manikin's chest as part of a summer healthcare program at App State
During clinical rotations, occupational therapy students will be able to provide services to clients who visit the outpatient clinics operated by App State’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services. The outpatient clinic at Levine Hall includes a simulated apartment, providing occupational therapists the opportunity to work with patients as they practice their functional skills in a home-like environment. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State announces new master’s degree in occupational therapy
Jun 10, 2022

Beginning in fall 2024, Appalachian State University’s new Master of Science in occupational therapy (OT) program will help address a critic