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1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter Dec 18, 2025

At its three Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 12, App State conferred degrees upon more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates. University supporters Barbara Freiman and G.A.

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11 new Chancellor’s Scholars join App State’s academic community for 2025–26 Nov 5, 2025

Congratulations to education majors Emily Kookier (middle grades education), Derek Hoeung (theatre education), and Griffin Duncan (mathematics, secondary education). 

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App State and regional artists channel Helene’s impact into creative works of hope and healing Oct 7, 2025

After Hurricane Helene, artists at App State and in the surrounding communities of Western North Carolina turned to creative expression for healing, hope and resilience.

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Hurricane Helene’s impacts on the App State Boone campus Oct 25, 2024

Appalachian State University’s Boone campus has sustained significant impacts from the flooding and storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene

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5 Watauga High graduates awarded App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship Sep 18, 2024

Five first-year Mountaineer students — all graduates of Watauga High School — have been named recipients of Appalachian State Universi

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App State marks its 125th year with strong enrollment Sep 11, 2024

Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth.

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App State partners with 27 NC community colleges to expand Aspire Appalachian program Aug 21, 2024

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Coastal Plains, transfer students across North Carolina stand to benefit from the expanded ... At Appalachian, Teacher Education, Features

Students in "Antebellum Slavery in Appalachia" course design exhibit for Lenoir's Fort Defiance May 7, 2024

Students and faculty members from Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences and Reich College of Education collaborated to... At Appalachian