App State-based research alliance awarded $7.2M to launch Rural Talent Lab in 5 states
Apr 2, 2025
Supported by a $7.2 million grant from Ascendium Education Group, the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges, housed at App State, will work to ad...
Making Meaning in the Wake of Helene
Apr 2, 2025
To address both the impact of the storm and the potential student opportunities, GEAR UP Appalachia, in partnership with Institutions of Higher Educat...
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris named chancellor of Appalachian State University
Mar 5, 2025
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named App State's next chancellor, effective March 1. University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans mad...
Transferring to a UNC System university is quicker with streamlined process
Mar 5, 2025
A new UNC System policy, to be implemented by spring 2026, will help create a streamlined process that shortens a transfer student's wait period for t...
myFutureNC recognizes App State as a Champion for Attainment for work to ease transfer student pathways
Mar 5, 2025
App State's Aspire Appalachian program for transfer students has earned recognition as a 2025 myFutureNC Champion for Attainment for its dedication to...
NC SHAPE Names Dr. Brooke Towner 2024 Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Feb 26, 2025
NC Shape, a statewide organization representing athletics, health, physical education, recreation, dance and sport management professionals, has named...
App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production
Feb 17, 2025
Appalachian State University has received a Research Activity Designation of Research 2 from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Edu...
For the 9th straight year, App State alumni lead the nation in earning top teaching credential
Feb 12, 2025
As a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, Appalachian State University remains the top alma mater for National Board Certified Teachers ...
App State Online degree programs earn high rankings from US News & World Report
Jan 31, 2025
The university placed within the top 30% of schools recognized for online master’s education programs as part of U.S. News’ “2025 Best Online Pr...
2024 — App State’s 125th year was marked by resilience, progress and opportunity
Jan 8, 2025
With the close of 2024, Appalachian State University reflects on a year of remarkable growth and achievements — one defined by Mountaineer resilienc...