‘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. According to NCPedia, on clear, moonless nights, sightings of distant lights have been reported for centuries.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research, Students
February 24: Inaugural Emerging Filmmakers Showcase
Feb 17, 2026
Inaugural Emerging Filmmakers Showcase
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Greenbriar Theatre, Plemmons Student Union
Admission is free and open to the public.
From Hell and Bent on Returning [student featured]
Jan 23, 2026
Imagine a slimy, speckled tube with four legs that appear to have been attached with spare parts. The toes — four on the front legs, five on the rear — resemble blown-up rubber gloves. The head is bumpy on top with a wide, flat mouth that curves into a smile.
Grants & Research, Students
Fall 2025 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Released
Jan 5, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the fall 2025 semester.
836 students in the College of Arts and Sciences were included on the Chancellor's list, and 1,271 were included on the Dean's list.
Awards & Honors, Students, University News
Boone student seeks volunteers for fee-free English teaching program abroad [student featured]
Jan 5, 2026
BOONE — Appalachian State University junior Alli Ozboz is helping lead an international nonprofit program that sends young adults abroad to teach English in underserved communities, with plans to direct a summer program in Romania in 2026.
Global Learning, Students
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
CAS Senior Spotlight: Ava Ridings
Dec 11, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Throughout her time at App State, Ava Ridings combined her love of science with a passion for helping others — experiences that propel her toward a future in nursing.
College News, Students
CAS Senior Spotlight: Mad Pilione
Dec 10, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Mad Pilione’s time at App State has been defined by hard work and remarkable growth, from pioneering new academic paths to presenting at academic conferences to completing an internship with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
College News, Students
CAS Senior Spotlight: Jess Horton
Dec 9, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Jess Horton’s path at App State has been one defined by resilience, discovery, and an evolving passion for science.
College News, Students