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A woman and man wearing black commencement regalia stand together with the man holding a framed diploma

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,

Three people stand with a mascot in the middle of them inside a classroom setting

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

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.