News

Two younger women sit on brightly colored carpeted squares behind a toddler with dark hair while all three are clapping

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 ...

Young woman with long, blonde hair stands beside a research poster with different text boxes and writing on it

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 ...

Woman with long, blonde hair wearing a brightly colored patterned shirt smiles with an animated grin

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.

The College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has been named for an Appalachian alumnus and pioneer in the health care industry – Donald C. Beaver of Conover.

Appalachian’s College of Health Sciences named for Hickory-area businessman
Mar 27, 2015

BOONE—The College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has been named for an Appalachian alumnus and pioneer in the health car

2015 College of Health Sciences Alumni Symposium panel topics announced

2015 College of Health Sciences Alumni Symposium panel topics announced
Mar 3, 2015

BOONE- The College of Health Sciences recently announced the panel discussion topics for the 2015 Alumni Symposium in conjunction with the 2015...

Professors Richard Christiana, Becki Battista, and Joy James were awarded a $3,000 research grant from the U.S. Play Coalition in February during the 2015 Value of Play Conference in Clemson, SC.

Professors awarded grant for collaborative research project
Feb 23, 2015

Professors Richard Christiana, Becki Battista, and Joy James were awarded a $3,000 research grant from the U.S.

Exercise Science Students

Exercise Science students present at annual conference
Feb 20, 2015

Over 20 students and professors from the Exercise Science program in the Department of Health and Exercise Science attended the Southeast...

Nursing Students

College of Health Sciences to offer Master of Science in Nursing
Jan 20, 2015

BOONE—The UNC Board of Governors has approved a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program for Appalachian State University.

Scholarship Application

2015-2016 scholarship applications now available
Jan 12, 2015

College of Health Sciences scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now being accepted.

Dr. Vickie Hughes

Nursing professor appointed to service academy nomination board
Jan 9, 2015

Associate professor in the Department of Nursing Dr.