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“The Laramie Project” — a play by Moisés Kaufman and members of Tectonic Theater Project — is the 2018-19 Common Reading Program selection for first-year students at Appalachian.

Appalachian’s Common Reading Program Announces 2018-19 Selection
Feb 20, 2018

The Common Reading Program at Appalachian State University announces its 2018-19 book selection — “The Laramie Project,” by Moisés Kaufman and ...

“Blurred Boundaries: The Experience of War and Its Aftermath” announces its second discussion series, to take place during February, March and April on Appalachian State University’s campus.

Public Film and Discussion Series “Blurred Boundaries: The Experience of War and Its Aftermath” Announces Spring 2018 Offerings
Feb 12, 2018

“Blurred Boundaries: The Experience of War and Its Aftermath” announces its second discussion series, to take place during February, March and Apr...

College Factual, a source of data analytics and insights on college outcomes, recently released two rankings that included Appalachian State University as a top school for specific types of students.

College Factual Names Appalachian Among Best Colleges for Veterans and International Students
Feb 12, 2018

College Factual, a source of data analytics and insights on college outcomes, recently released two rankings that included Appalachian State Universit...

Masters Matter

Masters Matter: Dr. Hunter Boylan & Wes Shipley, Higher Education
Feb 9, 2018

Masters Matter PodcastConsidering graduate school? Masters really do matter at Appalachian State University! Get an inside peek into the graduate expe...

Masters Matter

Masters Matter: Dr. Jill VanHorne & Swathi Prabhu, Professional School Counseling
Feb 9, 2018

Masters Matter PodcastConsidering graduate school? Masters really do matter at Appalachian State University! Get an inside peek into the graduate expe...

Appalachian State University ranks among 300 institutions named in the 2018 “Best Values in Colleges” list published within Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Includes Appalachian in 2018 ‘Best Values in Public Colleges’
Jan 31, 2018

Appalachian State University ranks among 300 institutions named in the 2018 “Best Values in Colleges” list published within Kiplinger’s Personal...

Meghan LeFevers, sole 2017-18 Milken Educator Award recipient from North Carolina, addresses an assembly of students, staff and guests gathered in her honor within Bessemer City High School’s gymnasium. Photo courtesy of Milken Educator Awards

Meghan LeFevers '07: 2017-18 Milken Educator Award Recipient
Jan 19, 2018

Appalachian State University alumna Meghan LeFevers ’07, assistant principal at Bessemer City High School (BCHS), is among 44 honorees to recei...

Best online programs

US News & World Report Includes Appalachian in ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan 10, 2018

Appalachian State University made U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 2018 Best Online Graduate Education Prog...

Fall 2017 Commencement

Appalachian Graduates 1,475 at December 2017 Commencement Ceremonies
Dec 18, 2017

A total of 1,475 students graduated from Appalachian State University Saturday, Dec. 16, during commencement in Holmes Convocation Center.Appalachian ...

The flag of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee was hung at a ceremony in Plemmons Student Union Wednesday, Dec 6.

Eastern Band of the Cherokee Flag Installed in Plemmons Student Union
Dec 11, 2017

The flag of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee now hangs in a place of prominence alongside the American, Chinese and Israeli national flags — and a v...