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More than 3,600 Appalachian graduates were conferred degrees during the university’s virtual Spring 2020 Commencement. Numerous Class of 2020 graduates took to social media to share their celebratory commencement photos, some of which are shown in this photo collage. Photos submitted

Fall 2020 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List
Jan 7, 2021

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce that 7,861 undergraduate students in total have been named to the Chancellor’s or Dean...

During fall 2020, Appalachian State University students developed and supported peer accountability programs to encourage members of the Appalachian Community to comply with safety precautions related to COVID-19. Pictured are Wellness Ambassadors Melina Tirrell, left, a sophomore social work major from Pineville, and Jessica Phillips, a sophomore finance and banking major from Charlotte, handing out face coverings. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Reflections on a year defined by COVID-19
Jan 6, 2021

Three hundred and thirty-five days ago, Appalachian State University began its COVID-19 campus planning discussions, and on March 1 it formally activa...

More than 1,700 Appalachian State University graduates were conferred degrees during the university’s virtual Fall 2020 Commencement Dec. 11. This photo collage shows a handful of the numerous celebratory commencement photos shared by App State’s Class of 2020 graduates via social media. Photos submitted

A December to remember for App State’s more than 1,700 graduates
Jan 5, 2021

Approximately 4,000 Appalachian Community members gathered virtually during Appalachian State University’s Fall 2020 Commencement to celebrate App S...

Becoming Evil: How Ordinary People Commit Genocide with James Waller, Keen State College. Poster image submitted.

Becoming Evil: How Ordinary People Commit Genocide with James Waller
Jan 5, 2021

Tuesday, January 26, 20217 p.m.Free virtual event, open to the campus and community.The Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies invites the pub...

Bethany Memola, Sophomore, English Secondary Education major. Photo submitted.

CAS Corps Feature: Bethany Memola
Jan 4, 2021

The CAS Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of the College of Arts and Sciences and to create, promote and execute opport...

Appalachian State University senior Lauren Moody, of Marietta, Georgia, is the recipient of a 2020 Community Impact Student Award from North Carolina Campus Compact. Moody is pursuing an individual designed interdisciplinary studies major at App State, with a concentration in community development. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Community Impact Student Award North Carolina Campus Compact
Dec 18, 2020

Appalachian State University senior Lauren Moody, of Marietta, Georgia, has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service — she is the reci...

Zöe Benfield, Spring 2021 Rogers and Janie Whitener Scholarship recipient. Photo submitted.

English Student Awarded Rogers and Janice Whitener Scholarship
Dec 17, 2020

Congratulations to Zöe Benfield a senior from Statesville majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing, for receiving the Rogers and ...

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4 Appalachian Community members awarded for global leadership and engagement
Dec 16, 2020

Appalachian State University conferred its 2020 Global Leadership Awards as part of the annual Appalachian Global Symposium, held virtually this fall ...

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Two Paid Internships with the National Park Service
Dec 15, 2020

National Park Service, Kings Mountain National Military Park, South CarolinaTwo paid Internships - applications openPosition Description: Digital Medi...

Titlemark and block A representing the Cratis D. Williams School of Gradate Studies.

Cratis D. Williams Society inductees include three CAS graduates
Dec 11, 2020

Each year, the Graduate School seeks nominations for students to induct into the Cratis D. Williams Society. This society is designed to include the t...