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Graduate wears cap and gown and stands in lobby that says Health Sciences

Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
Dec 17, 2024

Appalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec.

Dr. Amber Welborn, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Nursing, led a group of students who volunteered to sort medical supplies to be delivered via aircraft at the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport. Pictured from left to right in the back row are Welborn, senior nursing major Jesse Gargis, senior exercise science major Noah Foy, senior nursing major Caitlyn Moore, senior nursing major Ella Pyatt and senior nursing major Eli Dowler. Shown from left to right in the front row are senior

App State students, faculty and staff volunteered to help neighbors after Hurricane Helene
Dec 16, 2024

Hurricane Helene left a lasting impact on the High Country when it hit on Sept.

UNC System Board of Governors approves App State's new Doctor of Nursing Practice hybrid program
Dec 4, 2024

Beginning in fall 2026, Appalachian State University will welcome its first cohort of students to a hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program, designed to educate family practice...

Ann Sekutowski

Appalachian-community partnership serves Boone residents in need with Grab and Go Meal Program
Oct 29, 2018

 A sustainable answer to local food insecurity is being served up — one hot, nutritious meal at a time — by students in Appalachi

Ruthanne Combs

An educator for life
Oct 25, 2018

Ruthanne Combs graduated from Appalachian State University in 2014 with a degree in Health Promotion (which has since transitioned to a Public...

Dr. Nancy Orel

Transforming Health Series Lecture
Oct 23, 2018

The lectures facilitated by Dr.

Food Pantry

The Appalachian Community tackles hunger in the High Country
Oct 23, 2018

Scores of Appalachian students, staff and faculty aided by area volunteers are doing research and donating time and energy to ameliorate hunger...

Chancellor at community feast

Appalachian's Community FEaST 2018 serves dialogue around sustainable food as main course
Oct 22, 2018

Approximately 300 members of the Appalachian State University Community — including students, faculty, staff and administrators — and

Dr. Wayne Miller and Joanna Lyall

All in the family
Oct 4, 2018

The Thomas family

A fitting tribute
Sep 27, 2018

Haley Minner

Appalachian State University Graduate makes an impact at UNC-CH RiteCare Supported Clinic
Sep 14, 2018

Haley Minner, a two-time graduate of Appalachian State University, holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2011) and...