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Appalachian State University receives R2 designation from Carnegie Classification

Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, has been awarded a Research 2 designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

By High Country Times | Feb 13, 2025

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App State sees record spring enrollment despite Hurricane Helene challenges

Months after Hurricane Helene affected the fall semester, Appalachian State University reported a 2.2% increase in spring 2025 enrollment compared to the previous year.

By High Country Times | Feb 11, 2025

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Scholarship supports aspiring lineworkers through App State-CCC&TI partnership

By High Country Times | Feb 10, 2025

Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) has joined forces with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) to launch a scholarship for aspiring lineworkers.

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App State police officers honored for valorous actions

By High Country Times | Jan 29, 2025

Four officers from the Appalachian State University Police Department (APD) have been honored for their exemplary service in 2024.

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Appalachian State plans full-scale emergency notification system test

By High Country Times | Jan 28, 2025

Appalachian State University is set to conduct a comprehensive test of its emergency notification system on February 5 at 11:55 a.m. The test will include siren, email, voice and text messaging, and the Alertus desktop notification system.

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Johnny Brown appointed director at Appalachian State University

By High Country Times | Jan 28, 2025

Watauga County native Johnny Brown has been appointed as the director of public safety and chief of police at Appalachian State University.

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Appalachian State University achieves high rankings in best online programs by U.S. News

By High Country Times | Jan 24, 2025

Appalachian State University has achieved notable recognition in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Online Programs" rankings, released on January 21.

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Appalachian State remembers former Chancellor Francis Thomas Borkowski

By High Country Times | Jan 23, 2025

Dr. Francis Thomas Borkowski, who served as the chancellor of Appalachian State University from 1993 to 2003, passed away on January 19 at the age of 88.

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Photographer documents resilience after Hurricane Helene

By High Country Times | Jan 16, 2025

Documentary photographer Jesse Barber, a two-time alumnus of Appalachian State University, has been instrumental in capturing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

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23 Avery County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on math performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 24, 2024

Of the 150 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Avery County Schools, 23 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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25 Mitchell County Schools junior students met math college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 23, 2024

Of the 122 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Mitchell County Schools, 25 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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122 Wilkes County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on math performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 22, 2024

Of the 568 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Wilkes County Schools, 122 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Math scores on ACT increased among Yancey County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By High Country Times | Dec 21, 2024

Of the 127 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Yancey County Schools, 32 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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54 Ashe County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on math performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 20, 2024

Of the 188 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Ashe County Schools, 54 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Appalachian State reflects on growth amid challenges in its 125th anniversary year

By High Country Times | Dec 20, 2024

As Appalachian State University concludes its 125th year, the institution reflects on a period characterized by growth and achievement.

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Math scores on ACT increased among Alleghany County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By High Country Times | Dec 19, 2024

Of the 94 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Alleghany County Schools, 27 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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113 Watauga County Schools junior students met math college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 18, 2024

Of the 345 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Watauga County Schools, 113 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Appalachian State researchers aid in relocating giant salamanders for conservation

By High Country Times | Dec 18, 2024

Slithering through the rocky streams and rivers of the eastern United States, hellbenders are a rare species of giant salamanders. Dr. Michael Gangloff, a professor at Appalachian State University’s Department of Biology, has been studying these...

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21 Mitchell County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on science performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 17, 2024

Of the 122 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Mitchell County Schools, 21 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Over 1,500 App State graduates honored during fall commencement

By High Country Times | Dec 17, 2024

Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on December 13.