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Dr. William Hicks

Dr. William Hicks discusses SAVE America Act
Feb 23, 2026

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act was passed by the United States House of Representatives by a vote of 218-213 on Feb. 11, with one Democr...

This badge signifies App State’s status as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright scholars and students for the 2025–26 academic year. The university is the only master’s institution nationwide to receive the honor this year. Image courtesy of the Fulbright Program

App State honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars, students for 2025–26
Feb 23, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is one of seven colleges and universities nationwide named a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright schol...

Dr. Patricia Mitchell

Dr. Patricia Mitchell to serve as consultant for Boone town manager search
Feb 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Town of Boone has selected Dr. Patricia Mitchell — professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Government and Just...

Dr. Daniel Caton

‘Remembered for the lights:’ Professor Caton’s life amongst the stars [faculty and student featured]
Feb 19, 2026

In the heart of Pisgah National Forest rests Wiseman’s View, a panoramic setting overlooking the scenic sights of the Linville Gorge Wilderness. Acc...

Kathy Henson '97 '15 (left) and Natalie Wilson '15 '17 (right) are academic advisors in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub. Photos by University Communications

College of Arts and Sciences academic advisors receive January 2026 staff shout-outs
Feb 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — In January 2026, two academic advisors in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hu...

Dr. Eric Marland is a professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Mathematical Sciences. Photo by University Communications

Dr. Eric Marland receives lifetime achievement award from mathematics consortium
Feb 3, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Eric Marland, professor emeritus in the Appalachian State University Department of Mathematical Sciences, is the recipient of the ...

Dr. Maggie Sugg is an associate professor and the honors director in the Appalachian State University Department of Geography and Planning. Photo by University Communications

Dr. Maggie Sugg studies flood-related health disparities in rural Appalachia following Hurricane Helene
Jan 28, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor and honors director in the Appalachian State University Department of Geography and Planning, is ...

DeAndra Miller is a teaching assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of English and the author of All the Noise at Once. Photo courtesy of Miller

DeAndra Miller receives prestigious young adult literary award
Jan 26, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — DeAndra Miller (Pen Name: DeAndra Davis), teaching assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of English,...

Dr. Brett Taubman is a professor and the director of the Fermentation Sciences program in Appalachian State University's A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences.

Dr. Brett Taubman featured on WUNC's The Broadside
Jan 23, 2026

From bourbon to chow chow, fermentation is everywhere in Southern food and drink. But how did this "controlled form of rotting" become so prevalent in...

Jennifer Serling is the director of Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program in the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation.

Vet Tech's Jennifer Serling named president of National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Jan 23, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Jennifer Serling, director of Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program in the Department of Ru...

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