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Sherry Lambert named Foster Grandparent Program director, elected to national AmeriCorps Seniors board
Nov 11, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Following a national search, Sherry Lambert has been selected to lead the Foster Grandparent Program, succeeding longtime director Tam...

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Dr. Judkin Browning receives 2026 Ragan Old North State Award for Nonfiction
Nov 10, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Judkin Browning, I.G. Greer Distinguished Professor in the Appalachian State University Department of History, has received the 20...

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App State geographers awarded $200,000 grant to translate climate and mental health research into policy action
Nov 10, 2026

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

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Wine and Fine Dining for Emerging Professionals program returns for second year
Nov 5, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Eleven students from Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recently participated in the second annual Wine...

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Patrick Richardson and Scott Roblee ’16 recognized with staff shout-outs
Nov 2, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Two members of Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) were recently recognized with staff shout-outs. Award...

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NASA-funded project expands STEM learning opportunities at App State
Oct 30, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University students and educators will benefit from a NASA-funded project designed to bring space science data to br...

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CAS-supported Robotics Lab advances AI research while creating student opportunities
Oct 28, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Students in Appalachian State University's Robotics Lab (YeRo Lab) are exploring how robots can learn, adapt, and collaborate with hum...

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App State's Joseph Gonzalez shares expertise on U.S.-Cuba relations with international media audiences
Oct 27, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Joseph Gonzalez, called “Joe” by his students, can often be found inside the local coffee shop, Espresso News, catching up on the ...

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App State wins fifth annual BioBlitz, documents first Joro spider observations on university properties
Oct 26, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University won the fifth annual BioBlitz, a weeklong citizen science competition that challenges participants to doc...

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App State students invited to explore careers, network with employers at Nov. 13 STEM Career Day
Oct 14, 2026

STEM Career DayFriday, Nov. 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Reich College of Education 124ABCRegistration Required — Register on HandshakeBOONE, N.C....