Appalachian State

29 Mountaineers were honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction, recognized for their exemplary contributions to the success of the university and its community members, through leadership, teaching, service and more. today.appstate.edu/2026/04/30/awa…

That’s a wrap on Spring 2026 Commencement! We couldn’t be prouder of #AppState26. Getting to celebrate Mountaineers never gets old. Now… Go be great!

Alumni status looks good on you, Mountaineers! Congratulations, #AppState26. Let’s do this again tomorrow!

Today we celebrate and welcome the next generation of graduates from the Beaver College of Health Sciences, many who are on their way to becoming nurses! Join us in celebrating nurses and thanking all that they do to improve the health and quality of life in our communities.

Picture-perfect graduates. Congratulations, #AppState26!

This is what memories and Mountaineers are made of. Congrats, #AppState26!

Teacher Appreciation Week is in session! We believe in the power of education to strengthen communities — and that starts with educators who show up, care deeply and invest in their students every day. Thank you for the impact you make in your classrooms and beyond.

The Mountaineer Medics take on London and learn alongside one of the busiest emergency medical service (EMS) agencies in the world! Read on to learn more: today.appstate.edu/2026/04/23/mou…

We’re proud to be one of 143 certified Family Forward NC employers... and the largest certified employer in Western NC! We’re even prouder to prioritize policies and practices that support the health and well-being of working families and children. today.appstate.edu/2026/04/21/fam…

Since its launch in fall 2023, Appalachian State University’s early literacy field experience program has served nearly 500 K–3 students with reading support across Watauga and Catawba counties. today.appstate.edu/2026/04/20/ear…

Mountaineer Discovery: Health across the lifespan From studying new pathways to fight cancer to mapping vital care resources, Mountaineers across disciplines are putting human health in focus. Spend time in the lab with Dr. Chen and students: youtube.com/watch?v=KxmYWG…

Mountaineer Discovery: Research for Resilience In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many Western NC residents lacked a reliable, readily available source of clean drinking water. Two App State grad students and their professor find a solution. bit.ly/3Qr7Llt

Mountaineer Discovery: Through design “The way someone dresses can help them see the best parts of themselves.”Dr. Anthony Wilson ’97 ’06 lives by these words but for him, it’s more than just a motto. today.appstate.edu/2026/04/14/wil…

Young voices are finding the rhythm of language this semester at App State, where a new clinical partnership between the Beaver College of Health Sciences and the Hayes School of Music integrates music therapy directly into preschool classrooms. today.appstate.edu/2026/04/10/mus…

Get to know the keynote speaker of the 29th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors, Amelia Bruce Leicht! Tomorrow, she’ll share insights into student research journey and how App State propelled her career in medical research. today.appstate.edu/2026/04/09/res…

Designing, building, discovering... Worldwide, only 1 in 10 people has access to a prosthetic device. An industrial design team of App State students and faculty hopes their research will contribute to more affordable, customizable solutions. today.appstate.edu/2026/04/14/pro…

This campus-wide showcase includes Mountaineer designs, discoveries, solutions and creative breakthroughs from App State undergraduate and graduate students and highlights the impact of faculty-mentored scholarship across disciplines. See you there! today.appstate.edu/discovery

A Saturday spent with #AppNation at The Rock is a Saturday well spent!

Thanks to support from Vaya Health, the Growing Well High Country Clinic is expanding access to essential pediatric care for children experiencing developmental delays throughout Northwestern North Carolina! Expert diagnosis and treatment, closer to home. today.appstate.edu/2026/03/30/gro…

Thank you to all who joined us in Boone for Spring Open House! And a big shoutout to the Mountaineer students, staff and faculty who make the day a memorable one for all Future Mountaineers. See you in Hickory for the next Open House on April 25! appstate.edu/openhouse/