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Graduate wears cap and gown and stands in lobby that says Health Sciences

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...

The inaugural class of the Chancellor’s Academic Leadership Development Program

Chancellor’s Academic Leadership Development Program graduates inaugural class
Sep 14, 2016

Last spring, the Chancellor's Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) graduated its inaugural class of nine participants. The program,

Hannah Sheets '14

Oncology nurse Sheets ’14 returns to serve Boone
Aug 30, 2016

Hannah Sheets '14 has come back home.

West Named President-Elect for The Academy
Jul 26, 2016

Congratulations to Stephanie West, Professor in the Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, for being named the President-...

Elevate your career and find your perfect fit at Mission Health in Asheville, NC
Jun 15, 2016

Appalachian State University Nursing Graduates,

First Appalachian cohort of Wake Forest physician assistant students graduate
Jun 1, 2016

BOONE- The inaugural class of the Boone cohort of Wake Forest School of Medicine physician assistant (PA) students graduated with Master of...

Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List announced for Spring 2016
May 23, 2016

The Beaver College of Health Sciences announces that 591 BCHS undergraduate students have been named to the Dean's List and 275 BCHS undergra

UNC President Margaret Spellings with Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts.

UNC President Attends Site Dedication for Future Home of Health Sciences College
Apr 14, 2016

Article and photos via High Country Press, Jesse Wood

Connect NC bond passes, securing funding for new health sciences building
Apr 13, 2016

BOONE- Voters across North Carolina went to polls on Tuesday and showed great support for the Connect NC bond referendum.

Appalachian and CCC&TI sign articulation agreement for Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech Language Pathology
Apr 13, 2016

BOONE—An articulation agreement between Appalachian State University and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) was