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Vanya Dill, a senior geology major from Morrisville, at a field site in Mongolia in August 2025. Photo by Dr. Sarah Carmichael

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 Dinner: Odysseys on April 18 in New York City.

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Dr. Elizabeth Shay, associate professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, was selected for the 2026 University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award for Appalachian State University. Photo by Chase Reynolds
DeAndra Miller, a teaching assistant professor in the Department of English

App State English professor, DeAndra Miller, wins William C. Morris Award for book, ‘All the Noise at Once’ [faculty featured]
Mar 13, 2026

DeAndra Miller, a teaching assistant professor in the Department of English, has received the American Library Association’s 2026 William C. Morris Award for her book, “All the Noise at Once.” The announcement that she received the award was made on Jan. 26 in Chicago.

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Annika Davidson '19 (left) and Michelle Holcombe (right)

Annika Davidson '19 and Michelle Holcombe receive staff shout-outs
Mar 5, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Two staff members in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) were recently recognized with staff shout-outs.

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North Carolina Council for the Social Studies
Dr. John Paul “JP” Jameson, professor in App State’s Department of Psychology and the recipient of a 2025 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service from the UNC System Board of Governors. Photo by Chase Reynolds
This badge signifies App State’s status as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright scholars and students for the 2025–26 academic year. The university is the only master’s institution nationwide to receive the honor this year. Image courtesy of the Fulbright Program

App State honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright scholars, students for 2025–26
Feb 23, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is one of seven colleges and universities nationwide named a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright scholars and students for the 2025–26 academic year, according to the U.S. Department of State and Institute of International Education.

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Kathy Henson '97 '15 (left) and Natalie Wilson '15 '17 (right) are academic advisors in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub. Photos by University Communications
App State Online programs in business, education and nursing have been recognized among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which named the university in its “2026 Best Online Programs” rankings. A Mountaineer student is pictured using her laptop. Photo by Chase Reynolds

US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs
Feb 5, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is ranked in the top 18% of U.S. colleges and universities for best online bachelor’s programs, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Online Programs,” released Jan. 27.

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Dr. Eric Marland is a professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Mathematical Sciences. Photo by University Communications