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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

Commencement ceremonies held Dec. 10 at Appalachian State University
Dec 7, 2016

Boone, NC - Commencement ceremonies will be held at Appalachian State University on Saturday, Dec. 10 in the Holmes Convocation Center.

Primary Care Quality Improvement Collaborative
Dec 2, 2016

Health Care Management students in the Beaver College of Health Sciences are participating in a Multi-Payer Project to evaluate and improve...

SoundAffect: Chef, author and food justice advocate Bryant Terry talks (vegan) turkey
Nov 28, 2016

Chef and activist Bryant Terry gets pragmatic about healthy eating and why access to healthy, affordable food is a social justice issue we all...

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student Wins 3MT Competition
Nov 18, 2016

Madelyn Sharp, Speech-Language Pathology graduate student in the Beaver College of Health Sciences wins Appalachian State University's annual 3MT...

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