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29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 6, 2026

Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, recog

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App State honors faculty research to improve lives and longevity across the region
May 6, 2026

Appalachian State University faculty members Dr. Martie Thompson and Dr.

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College Honors 29 Students at 2026 Awards Event
Apr 30, 2026

 By Amanda Mlekush 

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

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Living and learning abroad
Feb 3, 2020

By Audrey Gurkin

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Sarah Stidham

I would do it all over again
Jan 7, 2020

By Audrey Gurkin

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The power of gratitude
Dec 4, 2019

By Linda Coutant

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8 tips for a health heart during the holidays, from an Appalachian expert
Nov 12, 2019

By Dr. Rebecca Kappus
Department of Health and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University