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App State awarded nearly $2.2 million to support growth of its nursing programs
Jul 22, 2024

Appalachian State University will receive nearly $2.2 million over two years to expand its nursing degree programs, part of a groundbreaking statewide effort to address a nursing workforce...

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Over 4,000 App State grads set to innovate, embrace new challenges and better their communities
May 17, 2024

 Thousands of graduates, each with their own unique stories, crossed the stage at Appalachian State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11, equipped with degr

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App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony
May 9, 2024

 Appalachian State University recognized 27 students, faculty and staff at its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, honoring these Mountaineers for their commitment to excellence in

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Appalachian State University’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services Awarded Grant To Launch Regional Vaccine Program For Older Adults
Sep 21, 2023

Older adults are becoming less likely to receive their influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and...

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Home School PE Program Offered To Local Community
Sep 19, 2023

The App State Health, Physical Education, and Coaching Program is pleased to continue offering the Home School Physical Education (PE) Program...

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App State’s Dr. Zachary Farris named 2023 Faculty Member of the Year by Sun Belt Conference
Aug 17, 2023

The Sun Belt Conference announced today that Appalachian State University’s ...

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App State faculty members receive $549,290 NIH grant
Aug 10, 2023

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded three faculty members from Appalachian State University's ...

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Girls on the Run of the High Country awards $1,000 scholarship
Jun 30, 2023

Avery High School graduate Kendall Clark has been named the recipient of the 2023 Girls on the Run of the High Country scholarship and will...