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A woman and man wearing black commencement regalia stand together with the man holding a framed diploma

A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what’s next
May 14, 2026

 Appalachian State University celebrated the achievements of more than 4,300 graduates — the largest graduating class in university history — during its Spring 2026 Commencement,

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Record 240 student innovators take center stage at App State’s 29th annual research and creativity showcase
May 14, 2026

A record number of student innovators demonstrated how their research can make a difference — in the region and beyond — at Appalachian State University’s 29th Annual Celebration

Wendy Wilt

A ‘diploma in persistence’ for this App State staff member and student
Mar 8, 2021

A ‘diploma in persistence’ for this App State staff member and student

Dr. Martie Thompson

App State names inaugural BCBS of NC Endowed Professor in Public Health
Mar 8, 2021

App State names inaugural BCBS of NC Endowed Professor in Public Health

Lindsey Turbyfill

Lindsey Turbyfill shares her App State experience
Feb 25, 2021

Lindsey Turbyfill is a senior athletic training major from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Yadkin County Community Garden

Community garden is a teaching site and source of fresh produce for WIC clients in Yadkin County
Feb 24, 2021

Ashley Beard is a student in Appalachian State University’s Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management’s Public Health Nutriti

Alexa Dudash

Alexa Dudash is the Beaver College of Health Sciences December 2020 Commencement student speaker
Dec 9, 2020

Alexa Dudash is from Annville, PA. She is receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.