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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

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The power of gratitude
Dec 4, 2019

By Linda Coutant

healthy heart

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

The Dementia Awareness Club is building awareness about dementia because Awareness Improves Lives and Reduces Stigma
Oct 28, 2019

On September 30, the Dementia Awareness Club (DAC) held a viewing of the film, "Alive Inside: Music and Memory".

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Screening for singing
Oct 24, 2019

By Audrey Gurkin

Jacob McCann

From football to nursing
Oct 23, 2019

By Audrey Gurkin

Dean Marie Huff

Bring Appalachian to Charlotte
Oct 22, 2019

By Audrey Gurkin

Sarah Radman and student subject

Dietary habits and anthropometric characteristics of rock climbers
Oct 21, 2019

Primary investigator: Sarah Radman (senior, NUT)

Faculty Advisor: Laurel Wentz (NUT)