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29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
May 6, 2026

Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, recog

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App State honors faculty research to improve lives and longevity across the region
May 6, 2026

Appalachian State University faculty members Dr. Martie Thompson and Dr.

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College Honors 29 Students at 2026 Awards Event
Apr 30, 2026

 By Amanda Mlekush 

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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 ...

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College Honors 2024 Student Award Recipients
Apr 2, 2024

By Amanda Mlekush

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