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Future Healthcare Executives Club Tours Cone Health Greensboro
Nov 13, 2025

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On April 29, App State and Project Kitty Hawk (PKH) signed an agreement that will help remove barriers to educational access and increase career readiness and advancement, particularly for adult learners in North Carolina. App State will launch five online degree programs supported by the project in the 2024–25 academic year. Pictured, from left to right, are PKH Chief Operating Officer David Eby, App State Interim Chancellor Heather Norris and UNC System Executive Vice President and PKH Interim President a

App State partners with Project Kitty Hawk to offer 5 streamlined App State Online programs in 2024–25
Jul 29, 2024

As part of a statewide effort to expand higher education access to millions of working adults in North Carolina, Appalachian State University has...

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App State awarded nearly $2.2 million to support growth of its nursing programs
Jul 22, 2024

Appalachian State University will receive nearly $2.2 million over two years to expand its nursing degree programs, part of a groundbreaking...

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Over 4,000 App State grads set to innovate, embrace new challenges and better their communities
May 17, 2024

 Thousands of graduates, each with their own unique stories, crossed the stage at Appalachian State University’s Spring 2024 Commenceme

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App State honors 27 students, faculty and staff at 2nd annual Awards of Distinction ceremony
May 9, 2024

 Appalachian State University recognized 27 students, faculty and staff at its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, honoring these M

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Less college debt + more lifetime earnings = the App State advantage
May 7, 2024

Is a college degree a good investment?

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App State, Blue Cross NC partner to expand outreach programs for aging adults
Apr 16, 2024

Appalachian State University has received $320,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) to expand the ...