App State collaboration earns top honor from Journal of Rural Health
Apr 6, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural ...
Off the map in Mongolia: App State geology students explore origins of ancient mass extinction
Apr 1, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Humbling. Awe-inspiring. Life-altering. These are the words of students and alumni who have followed App State professor Dr. Sarah Car...
Biology students find community in research for cancer cures
Mar 29, 2026
Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of S...
Cormac McCarthy scholars sort through the late literary giant's massive Tesuque home library [faculty featured]
Mar 28, 2026
Before Cormac McCarthy became Cormac McCarthy, the man and the novelist, he was Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr., or Charlie McCarthy for short....
App State students harness artificial intelligence to fight glaucoma
Mar 24, 2026
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CAS alumna finds purpose in her work to understand volcanoes
Mar 23, 2026
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Geology major selected to present research at prestigious Explorers Club event
Mar 19, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Vanya Dill, a senior geology major from Morrisville, has been invited to present her research at The 122nd Explorers Club Annual Dinne...
App State researchers study genetic diversity of Western North Carolina’s Timber Rattlesnakes
Mar 6, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — A group of researchers from Appalachian State University's Department of Biology and Department of Geography and Planning recently aut...
My fault or yours — earthquake source detection gets lift from App State
Feb 27, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Linking earthquakes with the most likely causative fault just got better, thanks to an externally-funded project by Dr. Scott Marshall...
‘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...