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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 ...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University

Dr. Chris Thaxton's Applied Fluids Laboratory awarded $350,000 contract with Naval Research Laboratory
May 16, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian Applied Fluids Laboratory (AppAFL) has been awarded a $350,000 contract with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Ocea...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University

Dr. James Sherman receives $473,000 NSF grant
May 15, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. James Sherman, professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarded a three-year gr...

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 EvansTuesday, May 30, 2023, at 1 p.m. ESTZoom link available upon registration here.BOON...

Eleven Finalists Named for the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year
May 8, 2023

Eleven student teachers have been named finalists for Appalachian State University’s Student Teacher of the Year Award. They are Kale Barnes, Erin B...

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App State’s iBackAPP raises nearly $1.75 million, setting new record in 10th year
May 5, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — App State’s 10th annual iBackAPP event — the university’s largest giving celebration of the year — set new records f...

The College of Arts & Sciences at Appalachian State University

Announcing the 2022-23 App State CAS Outstanding Seniors
May 5, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) hosted the 2022-23 CAS Outstanding Senior Recognition Ceremony on ...

Photo above features (left to right): Anna Gretz, Lauren Perrone, Dr. Melissa Birkhofer, Natalie Allen, Jeffrey Lankford, Ella Mayfield at the SEACS 2023 conference held at the UNC Charlotte. Photo below pictures the same students with Dr. Birkhofer introducing their session at the SEACS 2023 meetings.

Three Honors College students present at the DLLC Symposium 2023 — Diversity and (Dis)Connections in the Contemporary Context
May 4, 2023

Three Honors College students — Emily Horvath, Ella Mayfield, and Lauren Perrone — presented at the Department of Languages, Literature and Cultur...

Michelle Holcombe, administrative support specialist for the Department of Psychology

April 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Michelle Holcombe
May 1, 2023

Each month, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) randomly selects one staff member to be featured in a staff spotlight ...

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 ...