Laney Wise meets with department heads and residents to secure funding where it is needed most. BOONE — When Laney Wise took a job with the town of Boone, she thought of it as “just a resume builder.” Five years later, she’s helped build th…
Dr. Nicholas Oesterling is an Assistant Professor of Public Administration in the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University. He earned his PhD in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenshi…
Dr. Stephanie Schmitt is an Assistant Professor of Political Science specializing in American political behavior and public policy. She earned her PhD in Political Science at the University of Iowa in 2026 and her BA in Political Science fr…
Dr. Diana Falco joined the faculty at Appalachian State University in 2026. Her teaching and scholarship take an interdisciplinary focus and draw upon work in the fields of criminology, social work, mental health, drugs/substance use, polit…
Student guide to App State’s New York Loft What to know about Michael Whatley, the WNC native running for US Senate in 2026 Analyzing Helene’s impacts on Boone eight months later Appalachian art: Functional crafting Olivia Rodrigo’s new alb…
Honorees recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more App State Chancellor Heather Norris, third from right, and App State Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Neva J. Specht, third from left, with the 2026 Ronny L. Brooks Leaders…
BOONE, N.C. — In the Spring and Fall, Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies seeks nominations for the Cratis D. Williams Society. The Society recognizes the top two percent of graduates from the School…
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute opportunities for academic and professional growth. These students represent a variety of depa…
BOONE, N.C. — The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals has selected two Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumni for its 42nd cohort: Kennedi Ratcliffe ‘25, from Reidsville, North Ca…
9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognized The App State Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the university’s 2025 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 12 on the Boone campus. Pictured with App State Chancellor Heat…
BOONE, N.C. — In the Spring and Fall, Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies seeks nominations for the Cratis D. Williams Society. The Society is designed to recognize the top two percent of graduates f…
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