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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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HCM Student Presents Cybersecurity Research at National Conference
May 13, 2026

Recent App State graduate Jessica Plantamura, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management, presented her honors thesis research “Anal

Lucas Saacks

Time to travel
Jun 25, 2018

Lucas Saacks, a junior exercise science major, aspires to be a Physical Therapist.

Appalachian Board of Trustees confers faculty emeriti status, promotions and tenure
May 9, 2018

Emeriti status was conferred on 26 individuals by the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees at its meeting on March 16.

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BCHS Student Awards Ceremony 2017-2018
Apr 16, 2018

On April 11, 2018, the Beaver College of Health Sciences held the annual Student Awards Ceremony and honored a total of 26 students for their...

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BCHS faculty featured in Parks and Recreation Magazine
Apr 10, 2018

J. Joy James, Ph.D.,  Associate Professor of Recreation Management, Becki A.

Aakriti Agrawal

Honors College grad enjoys holistic aspect of physical therapy
Apr 10, 2018

Aakriti Agrawal graduated in 2017 with a degree in Ex...