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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

Dylan Harris and Alexandra Stivers

Military couple pursues degrees together in Beaver College of Health Sciences
Nov 9, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — A military couple who served in the U.S.

Chef Monica Smith

At Appalachian, chef Monica Smith 'put some meat to her love of food'
Nov 5, 2018

For celebrity chef Monica Smith '94, a native of Gastonia and alumna of Appalachian State University, the answer to the oft-debated question, "...

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October is 'Exercise is Medicine Month' at Appalachian
Oct 31, 2018

What if, instead of taking a prescribed pill, the doctor’s orders were as simple as taking a walk with a friend, choosing the steps over the

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...