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...
Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
Dec 17, 2024
Appalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination of thei...
App State students, faculty and staff volunteered to help neighbors after Hurricane Helene
Dec 5, 2024
In the wake of the historic and devastating storm, Appalachian State University students, faculty, staff and alumni stepped up to help those in need â...
125 years: App State Founders Day commemorates university’s legacy of education access, innovation and excellence
Nov 27, 2024
With the Founders Bell ringing, 9 new members were inducted into App State’s Bell Ringers Society.Dr. Melba Spooner — Spooner is dean of the ...
App State alum donates $1 million to Disaster Relief Fund
Nov 12, 2024
When Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Appalachian State University alumnus Dr. Lee Barnes ’90 knew a number of students, faculty and sta...