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Appalachian State University is bringing new hands-on STEM learning experiences to middle school students thousands of miles away through a partnership with the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program. Photo by Amber Johnson

App State partnership brings hands-on STEM learning to rural Alaska students [faculty featured]
Apr 16, 2026

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Appalachian State University is bringing new hands-on STEM learning experiences to middle school students thousands of miles awa...

Mary O'Connell (left) and James Moser (right) examine an artifact. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

App State students conduct Spring Break dig in historic Junaluska neighborhood
Mar 19, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Over Spring Break, 12 Appalachian State University students joined Dr. Cameron Gokee, associate professor in the Department of Anthrop...

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...

The Lab iMPACTLY Nonprofit Workshop aims to equip local nonprofits with the tools, strategies and insights needed to enhance their impact, particularly in securing and managing grants.

April 9: Lab iMPACTLY Nonprofit Workshop
Feb 12, 2026

Lab iMPACTLY Nonprofit WorkshopThursday, April 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Room 201A (Price Lake), Plemmons Student UnionTickets: $35 (Early Bird â€...

A corgi eats dog food from a green bowl with the App State Veterinary Technology logo in the upper left corner of the image.

Veterinary Technology program holds 2026 pet food drive January 22 through February 5
Jan 22, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program is collecting pet supply donations to help local pets during th...

Dr. Wendy Xie, professor of Chinese at Appalachian State University, reads Mulan with her students at the Watauga County Public Library International Storytime event. They read Mulan in both English and Chinese for those in attendance. International Storytime is a series of storytelling events by Appalachian State University faculty members and students during the spring 2026 semester, sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success. The next story time will be Thursday,

Library hosts reading of Mulan for International Storytime series [faculty featured]
Jan 21, 2026

Dr. Wendy Xie, professor of Chinese at Appalachian State University, reads Mulan with her students at the Watauga County Public Library Inte...

The App State hellbender team surveys the New River near Boone. Pictured, from left to right, are biology graduate students Brent Kinser, Aidan Hedges and Hutch Whitman, App State alumna and lab technician Emily Gillikin '24 and recent App State graduate Hunter Comeford. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State advances community-driven research for recovery and resilience
Sep 22, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene’s cascading effects swept through Western North Carolina’s communities, landscapes and institutions. In the month...

Students gather around the table on Sanford Mall during the 2023 Community FEaST. Photo by Chase Reynolds

October 8: 2025 Community FEaST
Sep 2, 2025

2025 Community FEaSTWednesday, October 8, 2025, from 4:30-6:00 p.m.Sanford Mall, Appalachian State UniversityBOONE, N.C. — AppalFRESH, the Appalachi...

Dr. Julie Shepherd-Powell

From one mountain community to another: App State professor delivers warmth to Qwaqwa [faculty featured]
Aug 27, 2025

A spirit of international collaboration and heartwarming generosity filled the air on the Qwaqwa Campus as Prof Julie Shepherd-Powell, ...

A band competes against more than 100 others in the bluegrass band competition during the 89th Annual Old Fiddler's Convention on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Felts Park in Galax, Va. Photo by Allison Isley for NPR

Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive [faculty featured]
Aug 20, 2025

GALAX, Va. — Ellie Massey, 13, stands inside a giant, yellow tent with dozens of other contestants and practices singing the gospel tune, "I'll Fly ...

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