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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.

Community Health and Fitness Assessment Program

Community Health and Fitness Assessment Program
Nov 30, 2021

Dr.Marco Meucci, Assistant Professor with the Department of Health and Exercise Science, serves as the director of the...

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App State alumna bakes her way to Food Network
Nov 19, 2021

App State alumna bakes her way to Food Network

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Social Work Alum Receives Community Impact Award
Nov 16, 2021

By Dr. Denise L. Levy, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

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Changing Minds, Changing Lives: Fostering Resilience
Nov 10, 2021

Rebecca Liljestrand began her career with the Beaver College of Health Sciences as an adjunct professor in public health and nursing.

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App State team studies brain stimulation for ankle sprain rehab
Oct 19, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — If you’ve sprained your ankle once, it’s likely it has or will happen again.

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The Social Work Care Collaborative
Oct 7, 2021

Thanks to the support of the social work department chair, Lauren Renkert, and the expertise of Annette Ward, LCSW, the Social Work Care...

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Two Honors students publish stories written in departmental Honors General Education course
Sep 29, 2021

Honors students Sarah Brown and Amelia Rhodes have each turned one of their individual pieces from ...

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Meet Brett Strader
Jul 1, 2021

By Audrey Gurkin