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The rhythm of language: App State student-led music therapy bolsters preschool speech program
Apr 13, 2026

Young voices are finding the rhythm of language this semester at Appalachian State, where a new clinical partnership integrates music therapy directly into the ...

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App State’s annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors is April 22
Apr 9, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Office of Student Research is set to host App State’s 29th annual ...

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App State collaboration earns top honor from Journal of Rural Health
Apr 6, 2026

A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural Health's 2026 Article of the Year.

Aakriti Agrawal

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

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

Bliss Hemric

Bliss Hemric elected President of the North Carolina Speech Hearing & Language Association
Mar 19, 2018

Bliss Hemric, M.A., CCC-SLP, a Clinical Educator in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was recently elected as President of...

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'A nurturing investment' in student success
Mar 12, 2018

Jean Bernard, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.

Appalachian's SBIRT student training program receives additional funding from SAMHSA
Feb 26, 2018

An interdisciplinary team of faculty and staff at Appalachian State University has received $65,552 in continued funding from the...

Public Health accreditation
Feb 14, 2018

Congratulations to the Public Health Program for receiving accreditation status.