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, h...
          High-quality academics, innovation and value secure App State’s spot among America’s top schools for 2025–26          
Oct 7, 2025
        
                  Six national publications — including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine — have recognized App State among the...
          Education Policy Fellowship Program 2025-2026 Cohort          
Oct 7, 2025
        
                  The Public School Forum has announced the newest cohort for the 2025-2026 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP). Five faculty and staff members f...
          3 App State teams confront flood risks and teacher shortages with Chancellor's Innovation grants          
Sep 4, 2025
        
                  Congratulations to Dr. Aftynne Cheek, Dr. Kelly Clark, and Dr. Debra Prykanowski — recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program...
          App State awarded $1.4M grant to strengthen special education workforce in rural Appalachia          
Aug 25, 2025
        
                  With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of spe...
          Foster Grandparent Program seeks volunteers to support Lucy Brock Child Development Lab partnership          
Aug 13, 2025
        
                  Appalachian State University's Foster Grandparent Program is partnering with the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab to provide inter...
          4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards          
Jul 25, 2025
        
                  9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognizedAppalachian State University’s Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineer...
          12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving draws over 3,100 App State supporters worldwide          
Apr 22, 2025
        
                  During the 12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving, App State celebrated contributions from more than 3,100 donors spanning 45 states and six countries. Th...
          App State opens Mofford and Giffin Food Hub at its Hickory campus          
Apr 16, 2025
        
                  App State has opened a new food pantry - the Mofford and Giffin Food Hub - at its Hickory campus. A vital resource for Mountaineers who are experienci...
          Father Duck returns: Duck committee forms          
Apr 16, 2025
        
                  Around a year ago, the caretaker of App State's ducks was given a feature story in The Appalachian that led to the creation of the App State duck comm...