Events

Dr. Seth Grooms, Marine Corps veteran and App State assistant professor, placed a wreath at the Veterans Memorial on the Boone campus during the university’s annual Memorial Day commemoration on Friday, May 26. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Marine Corps veteran Dr. Seth Grooms lays wreath for App State’s Memorial Day commemoration
May 30, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Each Memorial Day weekend, Appalachian State University commemorates those who died while serving in the U.S. military with a wreath laying at the Veterans Memorial on the Boone campus. The memorial, located next to the B.B.

Faculty & Staff, University News, Events, Awards & Honors
Dr. Patricia Allen and Dr. Richard Gray, professors in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy

May 31: Retirement Reception for Dr. Patricia Allen and Dr. Richard Gray
May 18, 2023

Retirement Reception for Dr. Patricia Allen and Dr. Richard Gray
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 3-5 p.m.

Plemmons Student Union Solarium

College News, Faculty & Staff, Events
Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus of Appalachian State University was full of excitement as the Class of 2023 prepared to graduate on May 12 and 13 during Spring Commencement ceremonies. Graduates were joined by faculty, staff, family and friends to witness this milestone in their educational journeys. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Over 3,600 App State graduates earn degrees at Spring 2023 Commencement
May 17, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — More than 3,600 students graduated at the Holmes Convocation Center on the Boone campus of Appalachian State University during Spring Commencement ceremonies, which were held May 12 and 13.

University News, Students, Events
Dr. Sarah Evans, assistant professor in the Appalachian State Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences

Dr. Sarah Evans, collaborators to share research during NSF "Live from the Arctic" webinar
May 9, 2023

"Live from the Arctic: The Frozen Tundra" featuring Dr. Sarah Evans
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 1 p.m. EST

College News, Alumni, Grants & Research, Faculty & Staff, Events
An attendee sits and listens to the reciting of names.

Yom Ha’Shoah event honors Holocaust victims
Apr 28, 2023

On Tuesday, The Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies hosted an event for the Jewish Holiday of Yom Ha’Shoah, the day of remembrance for those who died in the Holocaust.

College News, Events, Diversity & Inclusion
Table outlining common Jewish cultural aspects and practices displayed on Sanford Mall during the App State Day Against Hate April 16, 2023.

App State holds Day Against Hate
Apr 28, 2023

Located on Sanford Mall Sunday afternoon, A Day Against Hate was hosted by student organizations to spread awareness and educate against antisemitism. 

College News, Students, Diversity & Inclusion, Events
19th U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize Winner Natasha Trethewey

April 20: 19th U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize Winner Natasha Trethewey
Apr 11, 2023

Reading and Book Signing with Natasha Trethewey
Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Blue Ridge Ballroom (Room 201AB), Plemmons Student Union

College News, Events, Arts & Cultural

April 14: AppUnidos Hispanic/Latine Symposium
Apr 6, 2023

2023 AppUnidos Hispanic/Latine Symposium
Friday, April 14, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Room 124A, Reich College of Education

College News, Diversity & Inclusion, Events
Watauga College is celebrating 50 years.

Watauga Residential College celebrates 50 years
Apr 3, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Watauga Residential College (WRC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

College News, Events, Support, Students, Faculty & Staff