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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...

Faculty and Staff Awards 2016
Nov 7, 2016

Each year the Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) recognizes members of the faculty and staff that represent excellence in teaching,...

James Pierce

Alumnus James Pierce is featured in the National Park Service Centennial Newsletter
Nov 4, 2016

Alumnus James Pierce discusses his transition from a soldier wounded in action, to a graduate from Appalachian State University, to his dream job...

Dr, Fred Whitt

Dr. Fred Whitt's New Endeavor
Oct 24, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Founding Dean Fred Whitt’s decision to leave Appalachian State University this spring to become the

BCHS Welcomes New Colleagues
Oct 20, 2016

The Beaver College of Health Sciences is pleased to announce five new members of their administrative team.  

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Health and Exercise Science welcomes Dr. Nicola Hawley
Oct 19, 2016

Please join the Department of Health and Exercise Science in welcoming Dr. Nicola Hawley on Thursday, October 20 at 5 p.m.

Dr. Karen Grimmer presents "Evidence-Based Health Care: A Global Perspective"
Oct 4, 2016

Dr. Karen Grimmer presents “Evidence-Based Health Care: A Global Perspective


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Beaver College of Health Sciences' Game Day
Sep 29, 2016

Beaver College of Health Sciences' Game Day

BCHS 2016 Scholarship Reception Group Photo

Beaver College of Health Sciences 2016 Scholarship Reception
Sep 29, 2016

Beaver College of Health Sciences holds Annual Scholarship Reception