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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.

Innovation Scholars

Congratulations to the first panel of Appalachian Innovation Scholars!
Apr 26, 2017

Congratulations to BCHS faculty Dr.

MSW Student Denise Presnell Begins Successful Faith Collaborative Supporting Watauga County
Apr 26, 2017

The project began as part of a master's degree internship by graduate student and Watauga County Schools social worker, Denise Presnell. 

Appalachian's First Health Care Provider
Apr 12, 2017

In Memorium: Mary Stevenson Shook
December 10, 1918 - March 25, 2017

TEACCH Trainers

Autism Care for Children and Parents
Apr 10, 2017

Senior members of the leadership team at the Cedarnest Pediatric Autism Care Center in Jilin Province, China will visit Appalachian State...

Madelyn Sharp Advances to the Final Round in the Regional 3 Minute Thesis Competition
Mar 30, 2017

Madelyn Sharp, a Speech-Language Pathology graduate student was the first place winner of Appalachian's 3 Minute Thesis Competition in October...

Dr. Paul Moore

Paul Moore Named North Carolina's 2017 Outstanding Dietetics Educator
Mar 22, 2017

Paul Moore, Lecturer and Assistant Internship Coordinator with the department of Nutrition and Health Care Management, was awarded the North...

LendEDU ranks Appalachian among its '30 Best Colleges for Outdoor Sports and Recreation'
Feb 23, 2017

LendEDU said the Blue Ridge Mountains afforded Appalachian's students "some of the best mountain sports in the country." It also praised an...

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BCHS student athletes recognized for academic performance
Feb 14, 2017

Ninety-three of the 216 student-athletes recognized for making the Fall 2016 Academic Honor Roll were from the Beaver College of Health Sciences...