Marking 125 years of education leadership in 2024, Appalachian State University celebrates its legacy of providing access to a quality education for the people of North Carolina — and beyond. Learn about milestone moments in the university’s history and the Mountaineers, past and present, who are the heart of our institution.
The latest college rankings and recognitions of six national publications — including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine — have one thing in common: All place App State among the best schools in the nation, and the Southeast, for 2024–25.
In fall 2026, App State will launch a new Doctor of Nursing Practice program, designed to educate family practice nurse practitioners and respond to health care provider shortages, especially in rural areas. The program has been approved by the UNC System Board of Governors.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s impacts to the High Country, leaders from the Town of Boone, Watauga County, App State and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce have been communicating regularly, working together to respond to the needs of the community.
UNC System President Peter Hans announced the formation of a 13-member committee that will search for the next chancellor of Appalachian State University. The committee will be led by Deanna Ballard, a former state senator who represented Watauga County from 2016 to 2023.
Sustainability and resilience are guiding principles at App State and institutionally interwoven into our strategic plan, academic mission, engagement locally and globally and day-to-day best practices. We are recognized as a national leader for our endeavors.
We're enhancing the App State Experience with a stronger physical infrastructure and five-year goals that further empower human potential. Get the full picture by visiting the App State's Future website, which details our growth and change.
Join a diverse and dynamic community that elevates your dreams and champions your capacity for real impact with life-changing opportunities for research and exploration.
Make your plans to be in the High Country for Homecoming 2024. The fun lasts all week long and culminates with the App State football game on Saturday, October 26. Break out your black and gold — there will be events for all Mountaineers!
The Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) is a popular semi-annual concert featuring Appalachian faculty and students showcasing their talents in choreography and performance. The 2024 FADE includes original choreography by Dance Studies faculty members Emily Daughtridge, Sherone Price, and Chris Yon. Student choreographers creating new works for this program are Madeline Cefalu, Lauren Martin, Sarahann McIntyre, Avery Smith, and Maggie Talton with eight different pieces being performed each night of the concert.
Join us for the second installment of the Hickory Leadership Forum: Leading with Compassion. A panel discussion convening local leaders in education will be held in the App State Hickory atrium, with a networking reception to follow. Attendance is free but registration is encouraged.
Rescheduled from Nov. 22. For 32 years, the Holiday Scholarship Concert has been an annual tradition to usher in the holiday season in the High Country. This year, we are excited to welcome Dr. Tyler Young and Dr. Dakota Corbliss, who will lead as the Artistic Directors of the concert. Almost every student in the Hayes School of Music is engaged in the concert through festive performances by many of our ensembles. The Hayes School of Music is grateful to be able to offer free admission to the Holiday Scholarship Concert as a gift to our community.
Run, walk, skip, hop... Just move forward! The Girls on the Run of the High Country 5K is celebrated twice each year as the culminating event in our 10-week GOTR curriculum. The 5k is open to the general public and of course current and past GOTR participants, coaches and families.
The Office of Sustainability’s Free Store hits the road! Come learn about the Office of Sustainability’s Food Pantry and Free Store. Help divert landfill waste by getting free clothes and learn about how you can donate your old clothes to help the environment and your community. If there is rainy weather, we will move inside the Plemmons Student Unions in the International Hallway!
Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with the Creole Christmas concert series. Join as the band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist. Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history.
Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of our students' lifetimes. We are proud to honor your achievement.
Local illustrator Christine Nishiyama is the author and/or illustrator of seven books, including the four-book series “Layla and the Bots,” published by Scholastic. During the interactive workshop, Nishiyama will speak about her experiences as a professional illustrator and will introduce the craft to participants of all ages. The event is free and open to the public.
Conceived and directed by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Parks. Beautiful, Useful, True is an ecofeminist story of earth, ears, and heart using the work of Eunice Newton Foote and other female climate scientists, activists, and artists at App State as a springboard to pose questions about climate change, respect for the planet, and respect for one another.
Conceived and directed by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Parks. Beautiful, Useful, True is an ecofeminist story of earth, ears, and heart using the work of Eunice Newton Foote and other female climate scientists, activists, and artists at App State as a springboard to pose questions about climate change, respect for the planet, and respect for one another.
Conceived and directed by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Parks. Beautiful, Useful, True is an ecofeminist story of earth, ears, and heart using the work of Eunice Newton Foote and other female climate scientists, activists, and artists at App State as a springboard to pose questions about climate change, respect for the planet, and respect for one another.
November 18 - 24, 2024
November 20 - 24, 2024
December 13, 2024
