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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

Sarah Donovan

Sarah Donovan has been awarded the University College Excellence in Community Engagement Award
Mar 9, 2020

Sarah Donovan, lecturer in social work, has been awarded the University College Excellence in Community Engagement Award!

Student Athletes

Congratulations to our Beaver College of Health Sciences Student Athletes!
Feb 27, 2020

We are excited to be celebrating another year of high academic achievement among student-athletes.

April Harrell

Surviving Hurricane Florence
Feb 25, 2020

By Audrey Gurkin

Social work students in Costa Rica

Living and learning abroad
Feb 3, 2020

By Audrey Gurkin

Costa Rica video

Sarah Stidham

I would do it all over again
Jan 7, 2020

By Audrey Gurkin