Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series presents Spring 2026 lineup
Jan 20, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Spring 2026 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series will kick off with five theatrical performances, followed by visits from three acclaimed authors.
Arts & Cultural, College News, Events
February 27-28: 5th Annual Boone Docs Film Festival
Jan 16, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The fifth annual Boone Docs Film Festival, a showcase for short documentaries celebrating the people who live and work in Appalachia, returns in late February to Boone. The 2026 Boone Docs Film Festival includes five events across two days – Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.
College News, Events, Faculty & Staff
1,500 App State graduates begin their next chapter
Dec 18, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated the achievements of more than 1,500 graduates during its Fall 2025 Commencement, with three ceremonies held Dec. 12 in Holmes Convocation Center.
Events, Students, University News
App State announces free Nov. 13 screening of award-winning documentary about solo rural doctor caring for community
Nov 4, 2025
App State is hosting a free documentary screening of The Only Doctor, an award-winning film chronicling the story of Dr. Karen Kinsell, a physician caring for an entire community in rural Clay County, Georgia.
Events
126 years strong: Founders Day honors App State’s enduring legacy as a higher education leader
Oct 22, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — On Oct. 2, Appalachian State University held its eighth annual Founders Day, commemorating the university’s 126th year as a leader and innovator in higher education. The annual event honors the university’s founders — B.B., D.D.
Alumni, Events, University News
App State Veterinary Technology program announces fall 2025 speaker series
Sep 30, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program, with support from the College of Arts and Sciences, is pleased to announce the lineup for its fall 2025 speaker series.
College News, Events
Physicist Dr. Sylvester James Gates Jr. to headline Appalachian's Morgan Science Lecture Series on October 21
Sep 25, 2025
2025 Morgan Science Lecture feat. Dr. Sylvester James Gates Jr.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
I.G. Greer Hall Auditorium, 401 Academy St, Boone, NC 28608
September 16: American Coup Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Sep 11, 2025
American Coup: Wilmington 1898 Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 7-9 p.m.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (559 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607)